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To haul over the coals
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to criticize sharply
💡 Explanation:
The idiom 'to haul over the coals' means to reprimand or criticize someone severely for their wrongdoing or poor performance. The imagery comes from the practice of dragging heretics over hot coals as punishment or interrogation. Modern usage refers to sharp criticism or severe scolding.