Meaning of the word "drag someone over the coals" in English
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drag someone over the coals
US /dræɡ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈoʊ.vər ðə koʊlz/
UK /dræɡ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈoʊ.vər ðə koʊlz/
Idiom
1.
to criticize someone severely for something they have done wrong
Example:
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The boss really dragged him over the coals for missing the deadline.
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I expect to be dragged over the coals when I get home.
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