Definition
To reprimand or scold someone severely for doing something that is disapproved of.
取得訓斥
The manager hauled him over the coals for not completing the report.
經理因為他沒有完成報告而嚴厲斥責他。
She was hauled over the coals at the meeting for the incorrect budget.
她在會議上因為預算錯誤被嚴厲斥責。
The team was hauled over the coals by the coach after losing the game.
球隊在比賽失利後被教練嚴厲斥責。