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 teruk, mengkritik dengan keras, menghukum dengan 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 memarahi dia teruk kerana terlepas tarikh akhir.
I expect to be dragged over the coals when I get home.
Saya menjangkakan akan dimarahi teruk apabila saya pulang ke rumah.