Chew out
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃu ˈaʊt/
Chew out (verb)
- To speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong or did not do what you expected.
- To criticize someone strongly, often in a direct and harsh way, for poor work or behaviour.
Examples
- The manager chewed out the worker for being late.
- She chewed out her brother when he broke the rules.