Opinión - Criticism

Domina los modismos en inglés sobre la crítica, como 'estar en el extremo receptor' y 'echar agua fría a'.

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

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

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to [have] a go [Frase]

to criticize someone severely because of what they said or did

Ex: In the press conference , journalists had a go at the spokesperson for providing vague and evasive answers to critical questions .

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

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 [Frase]

to severely criticize someone because of their mistake

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

to subject someone to severe criticism

Ex: He shrugged off the thought of his superiors dragging him over the coals for making such a statement to a civilian .

[let] {sb} have it [Oración]

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

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

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

Ex: In the crisis meeting , the CEO whaled on the project manager for the delays that jeopardized the company 's reputation .

water off a duck's back [Frase]

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

Ex: The politician learned to let the constant attacks from opponents be water off a duck 's back , staying focused on their goals .

(in|on) the firing line [Frase]

likely to receive much criticism

Ex: The outspoken politician always puts themselves in the firing line by expressing controversial opinions on social issues .

[be] on the receiving end [Frase]

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

Ex: During the negotiation , the company was on the receiving end of the competitor 's aggressive pricing strategy .

in full cry [Frase]

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

Ex: The children were in full cry , playing and laughing in the park on a sunny afternoon .

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

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

Ex: The team was buzzing with excitement about the new marketing strategy , but the senior executive 's critical remarks threw cold water on their optimism , prompting a reconsideration of the approach .

the pot calling the kettle black [Frase]

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

Ex: The teacher scolded the students for not paying attention in class , but it seemed like the pot calling the kettle black , given that the teacher frequently checked their phone during lectures .

to [take] a beating [Frase]

to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse

Ex: The author 's latest book received mixed reviews , and they had to take a beating from literary critics who found fault with the plot and character development .

Opinión
Acuerdo o aprobación	Desacuerdo o Desaprobación	Criticism	Rebuke
Expresar opiniones	Discussion	Punto de vista	Haciendo un punto
Pensamientos & Suposiciones	Argument	Quarrel