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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严厉批评, 狠狠地训斥
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.
老板因为他错过了截止日期而狠狠地批评了他一顿。
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I expect to be dragged over the coals when I get home.
我预计回家后会被狠狠地批评一顿。