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sharp tongue

[substantiv]

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

limbă ascuțită, limbă tăioasă

Ex: She earned a reputation for her sharp tongue in the courtroom , where her cross-examinations were not only thorough but also marked by sharp-witted commentary .

Ea și-a câștigat o reputație pentru limba ei ascuțită în sala de judecată, unde interogatoriile ei nu erau doar amănunțite, ci și marcate de comentarii perspicace.

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to get the rough side of one's tongue

[frază]

to speak to a person who has done something wong or inappropriate in a very angry or harsh manner

Ex: Jane got the rough side of her friend's tongue when she accidentally revealed a secret that was supposed to be kept confidential, leading to a heated argument.

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to skin somebody alive

[frază]

to punish a person harshly, often by severely criticizing them

Ex: When the teenager came home hours past curfew, his strict parents were furious and threatened to skin him alive if it happened again, emphasizing the importance of responsibility and respect for rules.

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to tear a strip off somebody

[frază]

to speak to or criticize a person in an angry or serious manner, particularly because of their wrongdoing

Ex: When the project failed to meet expectations, the client tore a strip off the project manager, expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome and demanding immediate improvements.

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{sb} (can|could) dish it out, but {sb} (cannot|could not) take it

somebody can dish it out, but somebody cannot take it

[Propoziție]

used to mean that someone is capable of criticizing or teasing others, but they become sensitive or defensive when faced with the same kind of criticism or teasing themselves

Ex: You were all over your sister about her eating habits, but you start pouting when I point out that you had a cupcake for dinner last night!What, you can dish it out, but you can't take it?

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to eat somebody alive

[frază]

to harshly reprimand someone for what they did

Ex: Facing the consequences of a major oversight, the politician was eaten alive by the media, enduring relentless criticism and scrutiny for their actions.

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under fire

[frază]

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

Ex: In the press conference, the athlete was under fire for his poor performance, with reporters questioning his dedication to the sport.

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under siege

[frază]

receiving much criticism

Ex: The organization was under siege following the release of a damaging report, with calls for resignations and a complete overhaul of its practices.

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to give somebody hell

[frază]

to criticize or scold someone harshly or relentlessly

Ex: The leader gave the team hell for the lack of preparation before the crucial presentation, emphasizing the importance of diligence and professionalism.

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Opinie
Acord sau Aprobare	Dezacord sau Dezaprobare	Criticism	Rebuke
Exprimarea Opiniilor	Discussion	Punct de Vedere	A face un punct
Gânduri și Presupuneri	Argument	Quarrel

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