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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호되게 질책하다, 신랄하게 비판하다, 심하게 꾸짖다

to criticize someone severely for something they have done wrong

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The boss really dragged him over the coals for missing the deadline.
상사는 마감일을 놓친 그를 정말 호되게 질책했다.
I expect to be dragged over the coals when I get home.
집에 가면 호되게 질책당할 것 같아.