have a tongue-lashing
have a tongue-lashing
To receive a harsh verbal reprimand. The sales team had a real tongue-lashing from the boss after profits dropped for the fourth straight quarter. I knew I was going to have a tongue-lashing when I got home because of the grades on my latest report card. You had a tongue-lashing from Mom, huh? Guess she found out you're the one who broke her antique vase.
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