put (one) on the griddle



put (one) on the griddle

To criticize someone, usually severely. The boss put me on the griddle after he found out that I was responsible for the error in the report.
See also: on, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Appleby['æplbi]
Lolicia-English (Rare)
Johnnie['dʒɔni]
BÉBhinnBAY-vin, BE-veenIrish
Miron (2)-Hebrew
TymonTI-mawnPolish