Rake someone over the coals meaning
What does the saying 'Rake someone over the coals' mean?
Idiom: Rake someone over the coals
Meaning:
If you rake someone over the coals, you criticize or scold them severely.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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