English / idiom
Chew Someone out
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To scold, reprimand, or berate someone severely and aggressively
In context
01
The project supervisor chewed him out for repeatedly missing critical team updates.
02
Rather than chewing the newcomers out, the director patiently explained the safety protocols.
Synonyms
reprimand harshly,dress down,berate
Antonyms
praise lavishly,commend,compliment
Collocations
chew someone out thoroughly,get chewed out,chew someone out publicly