chewing out (Meaning)

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chewing out (n)

a severe scolding

When I arrived late for work, my boss chewed me out in front of everyone.
After forgetting to do my chores, I received a stern chewing out from my parents.
The coach didn't hesitate to chew out the players for their lackluster performance on the field.
I knew I was in trouble when I saw my teacher's angry expression, preparing to chew me out for not completing my homework.
The manager caught wind of the employee's mistake and proceeded to chew him out for the oversight.
Despite their best efforts, the team still faced a chewing out from the disappointed fans after losing the championship game.
I could hear my neighbor chewing out his contractor for the shoddy work done on his house.
The boss stormed into the office, ready to chew out whoever was responsible for the missed deadline.
The customer was furious and began chewing out the waiter for bringing the wrong order.
I braced myself as I knew I would likely be the one to receive a chewing out for the project's failure.

a severe scolding

censure, lashing, assault,rebuke, criticism, vituperation, denunciation, reprimand, reproof, attack

approval, honor, homage, honor, praise, encomium, approval, panegyric,tribute, citation

When I arrived late for work, my boss chewed me out in front of everyone.

After forgetting to do my chores, I received a stern chewing out from my parents.

The coach didn't hesitate to chew out the players for their lackluster performance on the field.

I knew I was in trouble when I saw my teacher's angry expression, preparing to chew me out for not completing my homework.