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haul someone over the coals

/hɔːl ˈsʌmwʌn ˈəʊ.və(ɹ) ðə koʊlz/

strongly criticize someone.

“The boss hauled him over the coals for tardiness.”
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Illustration of haul someone over the coals: strongly criticize someone.