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Julia Huong
2022-05-22 11:05
Drag (one) over the coals verb phrase
To strongly chastise, criticize, or scold someone for a mistake.
I was dragged over the coals by my mother for telling lies.
My boss dragged me over the coals for not finishing the project on time.
My older sister dragged me over the coals for making a mess in the bedroom.
A harsh reproof
1. To dress more informally than usual
2. To scold someone harshly
To scold someone severely or angrily
To scold someone
To speak to someone in an irritable manner
The verb "drag" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
