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rake over the coals(verb, expression, attack, correct)
2
stick it to(expression, charge, criticize, censure)
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blow whistle on(verb, expression, attack, criticize)
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call names(verb, expression, sound, insult)
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call to task(verb, expression, reprimand, discredit)
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come down hard on(expression, censure, caution, rebuke)
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crack down on(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
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drag over the coals(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
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draw the line(expression, censure, caution, rebuke)
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give a going over(expression, censure, caution, rebuke)
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give a hard time(expression, bother, criticize, condemn)
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give a talking-to(verb, expression, reprimand, rebuke)
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give one hell(expression, censure, reprimand, reproach)
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give the devil(verb, expression, reprimand, discredit)
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give what for(verb, expression, criticize, reprimand)
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hang something on(expression, attack, criticize, censure)
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haul over the coals(expression, attack, criticize, censure)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, reprimand, reproach)
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let have it(verb, expression, attack, criticize)
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pass sentence on(verb, expression, attack, criticize)
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