rake over the coals
追究過去的錯誤或不愉快的經歷
口語·正式批評或追究過錯
英文釋義
to criticize or reprimand severely; to question or examine closely and thoroughly, particularly with regards to past mistakes or missteps
例句
My boss raked me over the coals for missing the deadline on the project.
典故來源
源自中世紀歐洲的一種酷刑，將人綁在鐵架上用火烤，后引申為嚴厲批評或追究責任。