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| give a hard time(expression, criticize, condemn, blame) | |
| give a talking-to(expression, censure, reprimand, reproach) | |
| give bad press(expression, censure, condemn, blame) | |
| give one hell(expression, censure, reprimand, reproach) | |
| give the works(verb, expression, hurt, dismiss) | |
| give what for(verb, expression, criticize, reprimand) | |
| hang something on(expression, attack, criticize, censure) | |
| haul over the coals(expression, attack, criticize, censure) | |
| inflict punishment(expression, punishment) | |
| lay down the law(expression, abuse, scorn, insult) | |
| let have it(verb, expression, attack, criticize) | |
| lord it over(verb, expression, bully, intimidate) | |
| lower the boom(expression, condemn, blame, blast) | |
| pass sentence on(verb, expression, attack, criticize) | |
| pin it on(verb, expression, attack, criticize) | |
| point finger at(verb, expression, attack, criticize) | |
| put at disadvantage(expression, fine, discipline, reprimand) | |
| put heat on(verb, expression, bully, intimidate) | |
| put someone on the griddle(expression, attack, score, scratch) | |
| put someone on the hot seat(expression, attack, score, scratch) |
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