haul (also N. Amer. rake) someone over the coals

haul (also N. Amer. rake) someone over the coals
haul (also N. Amer. rake) someone over the coals
reprimand someone severely.
coal

English new terms dictionary. 2014.

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  • coal — noun a combustible black rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter and used as fuel. ↘Brit. a piece of coal. verb provide with or extract coal. Phrases coals to Newcastle something supplied to a place where it is already plentiful. haul… …   English new terms dictionary

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