RAKE SOMEBODY OVER THE COALS - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
rake somebody over the coals (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To harshly criticize or scold someone
Ví dụ:
When he found out about his son's reckless behavior, he raked him over the coals.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "rake somebody over the coals" means to criticize someone severely and scold them harshly for something they did wrong. It is usually used when someone has made a mistake or done something that is considered bad or unacceptable. For example, if someone forgot to do something important, their boss might "rake them over the coals" to express their disappointment and anger. It is not a positive expression, and it should be used with caution because it can be hurtful and damaging to someone's self-esteem.
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