a flea in one's ear
phrasea sharp expression of one's disapproval or criticism of someone as a result of their action or behavior
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to have a go
phraseto criticize someone severely because of what they said or did
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to read sb the riot act
phraseto angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake
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to rake sb/sth over the coals
phraseto severely criticize someone because of their mistake
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to drag sb/sth over the coals
phraseto subject someone to severe criticism
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let sb have it
sentenceto violently criticize or punish a person over what they did or said
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to whale on sb/sth
phraseto strongly criticize someone or something for something bad that has happened
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water off a duck's back
phrase(of criticisms or warnings) failing to have any effect on a person
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in / on the firing line
phraselikely to receive much criticism
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be on the receiving end
phraseto experience the effects or consequences of actions, often from others
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in full cry
phraseused to refer to the act of doing something with a lot of energy and excitement
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to throw / pour cold water on sth
phraseto demotivate a person by talking negatively about their plans or opinions
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the pot calling the kettle black
phraseused when someone is criticizing another for a fault that they have as well
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to take a beating
phraseto face strong negative feedback or verbal abuse
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