Severe criticism; a stern reprimand. I thought my project was fine, but did you hear Ms. Miller's critique? Boy, that was a lick with the rough side of the tongue!When Mom found the alcohol in my car, she sure gave me a lick with the rough side of the tongue.I knew I'd get a lick with the rough side of the tongue once the boss heard I'd lost that big client.
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