rake someone over the coals

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It has been requested that this entry be merged with rake over the coals⁽⁺⁾.

English

Verb

rake someone over the coals

(chiefly US) To berate someone at length, usually from a position of authority or moral authority.

Synonyms

haul someone over the coals

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