191 entries under expression topic. ×
| pound into(verb, show, develop, direct) | |
| pull apart(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn) | |
| put down(reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) | |
| rake over the coals(idiom, abuse, reprimand, reproach) | |
| rap knuckles(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct) | |
| read a sermon | |
| read out(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn) | |
| root for(verb, call, talk, discuss) | |
| rough up(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct) | |
| show the ropes(verb, idiom, show, develop) | |
| sit on(verb, oppose, censure, pay) | |
| slap in the face(noun, idiom, censure, rebuff) | |
| slap on the wrist(idiom, criticize, censure, condemn) | |
| slap on wrist(idiom, criticize, censure, rebuke) | |
| slap wrist(noun, verb, hurt, dismiss) | |
| sound off(verb, oppose, censure, blame) | |
| take down a peg(idiom, criticize, condemn, blame) | |
| take the floor(verb, idiom, call, talk) | |
| talk to(verb, criticize, condemn, blame) | |
| teach a lesson(verb, idiom, hurt, dismiss) |
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