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Vélemény - Criticism

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English idioms related to Opinion
a flea in {one's} [ear]

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

Ex: As the project deadline approached, the team members got a flea in their ears about the potential delays and worked diligently to address the issues and meet the target.
to [have] a go
to have a go
[kifejezés]

to criticize someone severely because of what they said or did

Ex: The parent had a go at their child for breaking the rules and not following the agreed-upon guidelines.
to [read] {sb} the riot act

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

Ex: Displeased with the team's performance, the manager read the riot act to them about meeting project deadlines.
to [rake] {sb/sth} over the coals

to severely criticize someone because of their mistake

Ex: During the performance evaluation, the supervisor raked the employee over the coals for consistent underperformance.
to [drag] {sb/sth} over the coals

to subject someone to severe criticism

Ex: If we keep dragging over the coals from yesterday's argument, we'll never sort out the future.
[let] {sb} have it

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

Ex: Disappointed with the team's lack of effort, the coach let the players have it during halftime, motivating them to step up their performance.
to [whale] on {sb/sth}

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

Ex: The journalist's exposé whaled on the government's handling of the situation, uncovering instances of negligence and incompetence.
water off a duck's back

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

Ex: No matter how challenging the circumstances, the resilient leader faced adversity with a stoic demeanor, allowing criticism to be like water off a duck's back.
(in|on) the firing line

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

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

Ex: After making a mistake in the presentation, he was on the receiving end of corrective feedback from the supervisor.
in full cry
in full cry
[kifejezés]

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

Ex: In the bustling marketplace, vendors were in full cry, promoting their products and calling out to potential customers.
to [throw|pour] cold water on {sth}

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

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

Ex: When the manager accused the team of lacking professionalism, it felt like the pot calling the kettle black, considering the manager's own habit of arriving late to meetings.
to [take] a beating
to take a beating
[kifejezés]

to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse

Ex: In the competitive business world, entrepreneurs often have to take a beating from market forces, adapting to challenges and learning from failures to ultimately succeed.
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