haul someone over the coals
嚴厲責備或批評某人
口語·形容嚴厲批評
英文釋義
to criticize or reprimand someone severely
例句
My mom hauled me over the coals for breaking the vase. I felt so bad.
典故來源
源自中世紀刑罰,將人拖過燒紅的煤炭,比喻嚴厲斥責。