chew out

I told 'em to stand aside until I went in and had my rag-chew out with you.

"They lost the vein here and had to chew out some rock to find it again," Rick pointed out.

With the pliers he tore at the side of the box and managed to chew out a piece of the thin aluminum.

Chew out an explanation, my friend, or you're liable to get spoiled.