154 entries under expression topic. ×

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start on(verb, criticize, argue, confront)
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stick it to(idiom, criticize, blast, flay)
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strongly criticize(censure, advise, caution, rebuke)
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take down(criticize, condemn, blame, reproach)
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take down a peg(idiom, criticize, condemn, blame)
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tear into(verb, attack, abuse, criticize)
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tell a thing or two(idiom, censure, caution, rebuke)
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work over(verb, attack, criticize, censure)
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assault verbally(verb, criticize, blame, argue)
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bear a grudge
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beat out(verb, phrasal verb)
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beat up(thrash, thump, clobber)
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blow the whistle on(idiom, criticize, blast, flay)
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bring to account(idiom, disapprobation)
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call to order(idiom, disapprobation)
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carp on(verb, oppose, censure, reprimand)
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criticize hatefully(verb, criticize, rebuke, harangue)
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criticize strongly(criticize, slam, roast)
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express disapprobation(criticize, blast, flay)
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get angry with(idiom, criticize, blast, flay)
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