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drag over the coals |
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drag/haul somebody over the coals to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong If I make a spelling mistake, I get hauled over the coals by my boss. (often + for ) They dragged her over the coals for being late with her assignment. See rake over the coalsHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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