drag someone over the coals

US /dræɡ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈoʊ.vər ðə koʊlz/
UK /dræɡ ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈoʊ.vər ðə koʊlz/
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memarahi habis-habisan, mengkritik dengan keras, menghukum berat

to criticize someone severely for something they have done wrong

:
The boss really dragged him over the coals for missing the deadline.
Bos benar-benar memarahinya habis-habisan karena melewatkan tenggat waktu.
I expect to be dragged over the coals when I get home.
Aku berharap akan dimarahi habis-habisan saat aku pulang.