161 entries under expression topic. ×

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rip into(verb, attack, abuse, criticize)
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send up(verb, attack, criticize, censure)
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send up the river(verb, idiom, attack, criticize)
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show up(verb, attack, criticize, censure)
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slap down(censure, discipline, reprimand)
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slap on the wrist(idiom, criticize, condemn, blame)
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slap on wrist(idiom, censure, caution, rebuke)
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sound off(verb, oppose, criticize, censure)
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strongly criticize(censure, advise, caution, rebuke)
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take down a peg(idiom, criticize, condemn, blame)
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tear into(verb, attack, abuse, criticize)
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tell a thing or two(idiom, censure, caution, rebuke)
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thumbs down on(verb, idiom, attack, criticize)
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work over(verb, criticize, censure, condemn)
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yell at(abuse, condemn, blame, reproach)
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animadvert on(verb, phrasal verb)
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be critical of
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be strict with
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bear a grudge
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get angry with(idiom, criticize, blast, flay)
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