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haul (someone) over the coals

haul (someone) over the coals

To scold, reprimand, or reprove someone severely for an error or mistake. I was hauled over the coals by my boss last week for messing up the accounting software. I know Mary messed up, but don't haul her over the coals too hard for it.
See also: coal, haul

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Emalee-English (Rare)
Carran-English (Rare)
Jaywant-Indian, Marathi
Martzel-Basque
Mateomah-TE-o (Spanish)Spanish, Croatian
Uriahyoo-RIE-ə (English)Biblical
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