Haul Someone Over the Coals

Also: Drag Someone Over the Coals Rake Someone Over the Coals Meaning of Idiom ‘Haul Someone Over the Coals’ To haul or drag someone over the coals means to angrily scold or reprimand them. 1,2,3 Sentence Examples “If mom finds you got a speeding ticket she’s going to haul your over the coals for sure.” “The boss … Read more