Meinung - Criticism

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a flea in {one's} [ear] [Phrase]

a sharp expression of one's disapproval or criticism of someone as a result of their action or behavior

Ex: The politician received a flea in his ear during the press conference when reporters questioned the inconsistencies in his statements .

to [have] a go [Phrase]

to criticize someone severely because of what they said or did

Ex: During the meeting , the manager had a go at the employee for making repeated mistakes in the project report .

to [read] {sb} the riot act [Phrase]

to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

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to [rake] {sb/sth} over the coals [Phrase]

to severely criticize someone because of their mistake

Ex: Dissatisfied with the team 's performance , the manager decided to rake them over the coals in the project review .

to [drag] {sb/sth} over the coals [Phrase]

to subject someone to severe criticism

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[let] {sb} have it [Satz]

to violently criticize or punish a person over what they did or said

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to [whale] on {sb/sth} [Phrase]

to strongly criticize someone or something for something bad that has happened

Ex: Faced with the budget crisis , the board of directors began to whale on the finance department for its oversight in financial planning .

water off a duck's back [Phrase]

(of criticisms or warnings) failing to have any effect on a person

Ex: The team captain faced intense scrutiny from the media , but he brushed off the criticism like water off a duck 's back .

(in|on) the firing line [Phrase]

likely to receive much criticism

Ex: The project manager knew they were in the firing line when the client expressed dissatisfaction with the delayed deliverables .

[be] on the receiving end [Phrase]

to experience the effects or consequences of actions, often from others

Ex: As the project manager , he was on the receiving end of both praise and criticism for the team 's performance .

in full cry [Phrase]

used to refer to the act of doing something with a lot of energy and excitement

Ex: During the heated debate , both politicians were in full cry , passionately defending their positions .

to [throw|pour] cold water on {sth} [Phrase]

to demotivate a person by talking negatively about their plans or opinions

Ex: Despite his enthusiasm for the project , his supervisor consistently poured cold water on his proposals , creating a sense of frustration .

the pot calling the kettle black [Phrase]

used when someone is criticizing another for a fault that they have as well

Ex: The politician criticized his opponent for accepting campaign donations , but it was a case of the pot calling the kettle black , as he had his own financial backers .

to [take] a beating [Phrase]

to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse

Ex: The athlete took a beating in the media for his poor performance in the championship , facing criticism from sports analysts and fans alike .

Meinung
Vereinbarung oder Zustimmung	Meinungsverschiedenheit oder Missbilligung	Criticism	Rebuke
Meinungen äußern	Discussion	Standpunkt	Einen Punkt machen
Gedanken & Annahmen	Argument	Quarrel