Como Pronunciar "rake over the coals"
expression
RAYK OH-vur thuh KOHLZ
RAYK OH-vuh thuh KOHLZ
Definição
To criticize someone very harshly or to severely scold them, especially for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɹeɪk/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkoʊɫz
Inglês Britânico
ɹˈeɪk/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈəʊlz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
RAYK OH-vur thuh KOHLZ
UK
RAYK OH-vuh thuh KOHLZ
Ouça em Contexto
The boss raked Tom over the coals for being late.
My teacher raked me over the coals for not doing my homework.
She was raked over the coals for the mistake in the report.
If you forget your keys again, Mom will definitely rake you over the coals.