haul someone over the coals
严厉责备或批评某人
口语·形容严厉批评
英文释义
to criticize or reprimand someone severely
例句
My mom hauled me over the coals for breaking the vase. I felt so bad.
典故来源
源自中世纪刑罚,将人拖过烧红的煤炭,比喻严厉斥责。