tongue-lashing
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Middle English 'tunge', from Old English 'tunge', combined with 'lashing' from the verb 'lash'.
مثال
- He received a tongue-lashing from his boss for the mistake.
- She gave her son a tongue-lashing for his poor grades.
- The coach gave the team a tongue-lashing after the loss.
ترکیبهای رایج
Give a tongue-lashing Receive a tongue-lashing Deserve a tongue-lashing
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- rebuking a person harshly