Opinione - Criticism

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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

Ex: The manager got a flea in her ear from the client when they expressed dissatisfaction with the product 's quality .

to [have] a go [Frase]

to criticize someone severely because of what they said or did

Ex: After the team 's poor performance , the coach had a go at the players for their lack of effort during the game .

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

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

Ex: The coach read the players the riot act after their lackluster performance during the crucial match.

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

to severely criticize someone because of their mistake

Ex: Feeling disappointed with the team's recent setbacks, the project manager decided to rake over the coals during the team meeting, addressing issues that needed urgent improvement.

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

to subject someone to severe criticism

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[let] {sb} have it [Frase]

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

Ex: Upset with the repeated mistakes, the manager finally let the employee have it during the performance review.

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

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

Ex: Disappointed with the team 's poor performance , the coach decided to whale on the players during the post-game analysis .

water off a duck's back [Frase]

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

Ex: Despite the harsh comments from the critics , the actor remained calm and collected , letting it all be water off a duck 's back .

(in|on) the firing line [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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

Ex: After delivering the news, she found herself on the receiving end of her coworkers' frustration and disappointment.

in full cry [Frase]

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

Ex: The fans were in full cry as their team scored the winning goal in the championship game .

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

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 [Frase]

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

Ex: Jane accused Mark of being lazy , but it was like the pot calling the kettle black since she was often found taking long breaks during work hours .

to [take] a beating [Frase]

to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse

Ex: After the project failed to meet expectations , the team had to take a beating during the post-mortem meeting , enduring harsh critiques from the stakeholders .

Opinione
Accordo o approvazione	Disaccordo o Disapprovazione	Criticism	Rebuke
Esprimere opinioni	Discussion	Punto di vista	Fare un punto
Pensieri & Ipotesi	Argument	Quarrel