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