258 entries under expression topic. ×

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take to task(verb, idiom, charge, attack)
10
tell off(verb, phrasal verb, charge, oppose)
9
chew out(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
8
dress down(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
7
bawl out(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
7
tick off(verb, oppose, criticize, censure)
6
find fault with(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, charge)
5
bar sinister(idiom, slight, spot, shame)
5
call down(verb, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
4
black eye(noun, slight, abuse, scorn)
4
call to account(verb, idiom, accusation)
3
fulminate against(correct, discipline, reprimand, humiliate)
3
hang something on(verb, idiom, attack, criticize)
3
jump all over(verb, idiom, charge, criticize)
3
lodge a complaint
3
put down(verb, attack, sound, ruin)
3
put to shame(verb, idiom, cause, respect)
2
badge of infamy(idiom, disrepute)
2
bend sinister(idiom, disrepute)
2
black mark(shame, stain, disgrace)
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