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take to task(verb, expression, correct, reprimand)
3
kill by inches
2
bring to book
2
come down on(expression, attack, criticize, censure)
2
draw and quarter
2
even the score(expression, restore, retaliate, grievance)
2
tar and feather
1
blow whistle on(verb, expression, attack, criticize)
1
bring to account
1
call to account
1
crack down on(verb, expression, discipline, chastise)
1
cut to the quick(verb, expression, upset, trouble)
1
drag over the coals(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
1
drive up the wall(verb, expression, hurt, bother)
1
find fault with(verb, expression, attack, criticize)
1
get even with
1
give a going over(verb, expression, discipline, chastise)
1
give a hard time(verb, expression, hurt, bother)
1
give no quarter(verb, expression, upset, annoy)
1
give the works(verb, expression, discipline, chastise)
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