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give a talking to(expression, abuse, scorn, insult)
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hang in effigy
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hang something on(verb, expression, attack, criticize)
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hit where one lives(verb, expression, push, slight)
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kick in the teeth(verb, expression, push, slight)
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knock bottom out of(verb, expression, ruin, oppose)
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lay down the law(expression, abuse, criticize, scorn)
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look down on(verb, expression, slight, criticize)
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poke full of holes(verb, expression, ruin, oppose)
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pull to pieces(expression, detraction)
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put someone on the griddle(expression, attack, score, scratch)
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put someone on the hot seat(expression, attack, score, scratch)
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put zingers on(expression, insult, slander, libel)
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rake over the coals(expression, attack, abuse, score)
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read the riot act to(expression, attack, score, scratch)
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run smear campaign(expression, insult, disparage, belittle)
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slap in the face(verb, expression, push, slight)
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speak evil of(expression, insult, slander, libel)
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take down a peg(verb, expression, slight, criticize)
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take rug out from under(verb, expression, ruin, oppose)
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