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Rarehaul someone over the coals
The correct spelling is haul someone over the coals.
How to pronounce haul someone over the coals
verb
Say it like: Hau-l s-omeo-ne -ove-r t-he -coa-ls
The correct spelling is haul someone over the coals. To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong. For example: "The teacher hauled him over the coals for not doing his homework."
Usage Examples
“The teacher hauled him over the coals for not doing his homework.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.
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