haul/drag someone over the coals

相關詞: coal

成語

Definition

  1. To reprimand or scold someone severely for doing something that is disapproved of.

    取得训斥

    • The manager hauled him over the coals for not completing the report.

      经理因为他没有完成报告而严厉斥责他。

    • She was hauled over the coals at the meeting for the incorrect budget.

      她在会议上因为预算错误被严厉斥责。

    • The team was hauled over the coals by the coach after losing the game.

      球队在比赛失利后被教练严厉斥责。