take (one) behind the woodshed

To punish, reprimand, or reprove someone, especially discreetly, secretly, or in private. Many suspect that the president took the former aide behind the woodshed over his inflammatory remarks to the press.

See also: behind, take, woodshed

See also:

take (one) to the woodshed
take someone to the woodshed
take to the woodshed
read (one) a lesson
read a
read a lecture
read (one) a lecture
drag (one) over the coals
haul someone over the coals
haul/rake over the coals, to

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