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idiomhaul sb over the coals BrEBrErake sb over the coals AmEto criticize someone severely for something wrong that they have done ◆ often used in business and politics:A minister can be hauled over the coals for something that has been done by his department even if he knows nothing about it.The Democratic candidate was raked over the coals by women's groups for failing to deal with the issue of equal pay.
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