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haul some·body over the coals

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  1. haul somebody over the coalsverb

    Synonyms:
    tell off, dressing-down, read somebody the riot act, tear a strip off somebody, telling off, tear someone a new one, tear someone a new asshole

  2. haul somebody over the coalsverb

    To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.

    The teacher hauled him over the coals for smoking in the toilets.

    Synonyms:
    tear someone a new asshole, tell off, tear someone a new one, read somebody the riot act, dressing-down, telling off, tear a strip off somebody

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