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| drag over the coals(verb, expression, criticize, censure) | |
| draw the line(expression, censure, caution, warn) | |
| give a going over(expression, censure, discipline, caution) | |
| give a hard time(expression, criticize, condemn, blame) | |
| give a talking-to(verb, expression, censure, reprimand) | |
| give one hell(expression, criticize, censure, reprimand) | |
| give the devil(verb, expression, reprimand, discredit) | |
| give what for(verb, expression, criticize, reprimand) | |
| hang something on(verb, expression, attack, criticize) | |
| have words with | |
| hold at bay(verb, expression, reject, block) | |
| keep at bay(verb, expression, reject, disregard) | |
| kick in the teeth(noun, expression, censure, reprimand) | |
| lash out at(verb, expression, reject, disregard) | |
| lay down the law(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt) | |
| not hear of(verb, expression, reject, disregard) | |
| rap on knuckles(expression, censure, caution, warn) | |
| read the riot act(verb, expression, attack, criticize) | |
| slap in the face(noun, expression, censure, reprimand) | |
| slap on the wrist(noun, expression, criticize, condemn) |
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