Criticism

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

She decided to have a go at baking a cake.

to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

The coach read the players the riot act after their lackluster performance during the crucial match.

to severely criticize someone because of their mistake

Feeling disappointed with the team's recent setbacks, the project manager decided to rake over the coals during the team meeting, addressing issues that needed urgent improvement.

to subject someone to severe criticism

He shrugged off the thought of his superiors dragging him over the coals for making such a statement to a civilian.

to violently criticize or punish a person over what they did or said

Upset with the repeated mistakes, the manager finally let the employee have it during the performance review.

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

In the bar brawl, he started to whale on his opponent, throwing punch after punch.

likely to receive much criticism

As the spokesperson for the company, she found herself in the firing line during the press conference, addressing tough questions from journalists.

to experience the effects or consequences of actions, often from others

After delivering the news, she found herself on the receiving end of her coworkers' frustration and disappointment.

used to refer to the act of doing something with a lot of energy and excitement

The fans were in full cry as their team scored the winning goal in the championship game.

to demotivate a person by talking negatively about their plans or opinions

When she excitedly shared her innovative business concept, her skeptical colleagues quickly threw cold water on the idea, highlighting potential flaws.

used when someone is criticizing another for a fault that they have as well

Jane accused Mark of being lazy, but it was like the pot calling the kettle black since she was often found taking long breaks during work hours.

to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation

The athlete took a beating in the championship game, losing by a wide margin.