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11 entries under idiom topic. ×
| lay down the law(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach) | |
| rake over the coals(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach) | |
| take to task(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt) | |
| call on the carpet(expression, censure, reprimand, reprove) | |
| climb all over(expression, censure, reprimand, reprove) | |
| haul over the coals(expression, censure, reprimand, reproach) | |
| rap across the knuckles(expression, reprimand, punish, scold) | |
| rap over the knuckles(expression, reprimand, punish, scold) | |
| read the riot act(expression, reprimand, punish, scold) | |
| tear a strip off(expression, reprimand, reproach, scold) | |
| tear off a strip(expression, reprimand, punish, scold) |
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