Chew (one's) ass (out) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "chew (one's) ass (out)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-11-08 01:11

Meaning of Chew (one's) ass (out)

Synonyms:

slap on the wrist , rap over the knuckles

Chew (one's) ass (out) slang rude

To scold someone severely or angrily

The manager will chew our asses out if our marketing campaign fails again.

The employees gathered in front of the company and chewed the director's ass out for running away with their money.

Other phrases about:

with a flea in your ear

A harsh reproof

send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear

A severe criticism or rebuke that's used to dismiss someone

dress down

1. To dress more informally than usual

2. To scold someone harshly

tear (one) a new one

To criticize someone in an extremely aggressive and angry way

take (one) behind the woodshed

To secretly punish or rebuke someone for doing something.

Grammar and Usage of Chew (one's) ass (out)

Verb Forms

  • chew (one's) ass (out)
  • chews (one's) ass (out)
  • chewed (one's) ass (out)
  • chewing (one's) ass (out)

The verb "chew" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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