tongue-lashing
Example Sentences
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The New York federal district court judge gave Doyle a tongue-lashing and sentenced him to six years in prison, twice the time stipulated in his plea bargain, citing his record that included 11 convictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Well, he’s apparently been chatting with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the whole matter, and he’s invited TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew—once the subject of a bipartisan tongue-lashing in Congress—to attend his Monday inauguration.
From Slate ● Jan. 17, 2025
But it didn’t always mean he was about to get a tongue-lashing.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
It may even be accompanied by a tongue-lashing of the former president.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
She could tell by the expression on his face and the movements of his hands that he was giving him a tongue-lashing.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
