182 entries under expression topic. ×

16
chew out(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
16
dress down(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
12
bawl out(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
11
take to task(verb, idiom, charge, attack)
10
tell off(verb, phrasal verb, charge, attack)
9
tick off(verb, oppose, criticize, crack)
5
call to account(verb, idiom)
5
find fault with(verb, idiom, charge, attack)
4
bring to book(verb, idiom)
4
call down(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
4
put down(verb, attack, sound, criticize)
4
skin alive(verb, censure, condemn, blame)
3
blow up(verb, phrasal verb, rage, disapprobation)
3
bring to account
3
jump on(verb, oppose, censure, condemn)
3
rail at(verb, beat, attack, reprimand)
2
blow off(sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
come down on(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, attack)
2
cuss out(verb, sound, criticize, insult)
2
cut down(verb, sound, censure, condemn)
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