give somebody/get a roasting
get a roasting
To be very strongly rebuked, criticized, or condemned. The giant supermarket chain has gotten a roasting lately over allegations that they've been threatening local shops and markets. Mark sure got a roasting because of that prank he pulled in class yesterday.
See also: get, roast
give (one) a roasting
To very strongly rebuke or criticize one. The principal gave Mark a roasting because of that prank he pulled in class yesterday.
See also: give, roast
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give somebody/get a ˈroasting
(informal) criticize somebody or be criticized in an angry way: I’d better go. I’ll get a roasting if I’m late again!See also: get, give, roast, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- get a roasting
- give (one) a roasting
- get taken to task (by someone)
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- give somebody/get what for
- be taken to task (by someone)