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Khám phá các thành ngữ tiếng Anh liên quan đến khiển trách, bao gồm "lưỡi sắc" và "xé một dải".

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sharp tongue

[Danh từ]

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

lưỡi sắc, lưỡi nhọn

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 .Cô ấy đã có được danh tiếng vì **lưỡi sắc bén** của mình trong phòng xử án, nơi những cuộc thẩm vấn chéo của cô không chỉ kỹ lưỡng mà còn được đánh dấu bằng những bình luận sắc sảo.

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to get the rough side of one's tongue

[Cụm từ]

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

[Cụm từ]

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

[Cụm từ]

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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somebody can dish it out, but somebody cannot take it

[Câu]

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!

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to eat somebody alive

[Cụm từ]

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

[Cụm từ]

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

[Cụm từ]

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

[Cụm từ]

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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