152 entries under expression topic. ×

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take to task(verb, idiom, charge, oppose)
12
chew out(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
12
dress down(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
11
tell off(verb, phrasal verb, charge, reject)
10
bawl out(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
10
call down(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
8
tick off(verb, phrasal verb, oppose, criticize)
7
come down on(verb, idiom, attack, abuse)
5
call on the carpet(verb, idiom, attack, praise)
5
chew up(verb, phrasal verb)
4
call to account(verb, idiom, disapprobation)
4
find fault with(verb, idiom, charge, attack)
4
get after(verb, charge, abuse, criticize)
4
get at(verb, phrasal verb, abuse, criticize)
4
have words(verb, idiom)
4
inveigh against(verb, abuse, criticize, censure)
4
put down(verb, phrasal verb, attack, criticize)
4
rail at(verb, abuse, reprimand, reproach)
3
bring to book(verb, idiom, disapprobation)
3
find fault(verb, criticize, censure, condemn)
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