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单词
haul someone over the coals
释义
haul someone over the coals
phrase
British
DEFINITIONS
1
1
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. The American expression is
rake someone over the coals
.
Synonyms and related words
To criticize, accuse or blame
criticize
blame
put down
Synonyms and related words
To say something, or to speak to someone in an angry way
lash out
tear into
abuse
See also main entry:
coal
See also main entry:
coal
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come to a stop
come to blows
come to do something
come together
come to grief
come to grips with something
come to hand
come to harm
come to life
come to nothing
come to nought
come to pass
come to rest
come to someone’s notice (that)
come to terms (with someone)
come to terms with something
come to the boil
come to think of/about it
come to/be for naught
come to/bring something to a screeching halt
come to/meet a sticky end
come true
come under
come under fire
come undone/untied etc.
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