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give a talking-to(expression, censure, reprimand, reproach)
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give one hell(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
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haul over the coals(expression, attack, criticize, censure)
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have a go at(expression, criticize, blast, flay)
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have on the carpet(expression, correct, discipline, reprimand)
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have your knife in(verb, expression, attack, criticize)
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lay a bad trip on(expression, criticize, blast, flay)
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lay down the law(expression, abuse, scorn, insult)
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let have it(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
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let one have it(expression, criticize, blast, flay)
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lower the boom(expression, criticize, blast, flay)
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pass the buck(expression, criticize, blast, flay)
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point the finger(expression, criticize, blast, flay)
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put a whammy on(expression, disparage, denounce, malign)
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rake over coals(expression, reprimand, scold)
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rake over the coals(verb, expression, attack, correct)
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rant and rave(expression, rage, rail, rant)
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rap across the knuckles(expression, reprimand, punish, scold)
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rap on knuckles(expression, censure, caution, rebuke)
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rap over the knuckles(expression, reprimand, punish, scold)
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