a flea in one's ear
[短语]
a sharp expression of one's disapproval or criticism of someone as a result of their action or behavior
to have a go
[短语]
to criticize someone severely because of what they said or did
Ex: The had a go at their child for breaking the rules and not following the agreed-upon guidelines .
to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake
to severely criticize someone because of their mistake
to strongly criticize someone or something for something bad that has happened
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 threw cold water on their optimism, prompting a reconsideration of the approach .
used when someone is criticizing another for a fault that they have as well
to face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse
Ex: In the competitive business world , entrepreneurs often take a beating from market forces , adapting to challenges and learning from failures to ultimately succeed .

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