leer la cartilla

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Literally, to read the (small) notebook.

Verb

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leer la cartilla (first-person singular present leo la cartilla, first-person singular preterite leí la cartilla, past participle leído la cartilla)

  1. (idiomatic) to read the riot act; tick off; scold; reprimand
    Synonym: cantar las cuarenta