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bawl out

bawl out {v.}, {informal}

To reprove in a loud or rough voice; rebuke sharply; scold.

The teacher bawled us out for not handing in our homework.

Compare: HAUL OVER THE COALS, LIGHT INTO, TELL A THING OR TWO.

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