Rail against (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "rail against (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2021-12-23 09:12

Rail against (someone or something) phrasal verb informal

Used to protest, criticize, or complain angrily about someone or something.

The workers railed against the unfair treatment they'd received.

Passengers rail against the increase in ticket prices.

Her articles rail against the decline of culture in American society.

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.

to become angry or complain about something unimportant.

piss and moan

To complain about something in an annoying way

ride (one's) hobby-horse

To frequently or constantly talk or complain about one's favourite topic or issue

This proverb advise us that we sholud do something to improve a problem rather than just complain about it.

to rant and rave

To show that you are annoyed by talking loudly and at great length (about someone or something).

The verb "rail" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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sound like a broken record

To say the same thing repeatedly

Example:

Ok, I get it! You sound like a broken record, seriously!

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