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sharp tongue

[существительное]

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

Склонность говорить в злобной, острый язык

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 .Она заработала репутацию за свою **остроту языка** в зале суда, где ее перекрестные допросы были не только тщательными, но и отмечены остроумными комментариями.

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to get the rough side of one's tongue

[фраза]

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

разговаривать с человеком, который сделал что-то не так

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

[фраза]

to punish a person harshly, often by severely criticizing them

Упрекать, ругать или наказывать сурово и с сильным гневом

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

[фраза]

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

критиковать кого-то в решительной форме

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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somebody can dish it out, but somebody cannot take it

[Предложение]

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

кто-то легко критикует других людей, но ему не нравится

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!

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to eat somebody alive

[фраза]

to harshly reprimand someone for what they did

Кусаться чрезмерно, как от насекомых

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

[фраза]

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

подвергаясь серьезной критике со стороны многих людей

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

[фраза]

receiving much criticism

получая много критики или обвинений

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

[фраза]

to criticize or scold someone harshly or relentlessly

Доставлять кому-то неприятности агрессивными действиями или отношением

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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