RAKE OVER THE COALS


Meaning of RAKE OVER THE COALS in English

{v. phr.} To criticize sharply; rebuke; scold. * /The sergeant raked the soldier over the coals for being late for roll call./ Syn.: DRESS DOWN.

See: HAUL OVER THE COALS.

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