Ream out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "ream out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-13 10:12

Meaning of Ream out

Synonyms:

give someone a piece of your mind

Ream out phrase

To broaden or remove the dirt from a hole or empty space inside something solid with a rotary cutting tool.

 

The plumber is reaming out the pipe clogged with dust.

At first, the nail couldn't fit in that hole, so I reamed out the hole.

To criticize someone harshly because they have done something wrong.
 

Mom will ream me out if she knows I had taken her money.

The boss reamed me out in front of all the employees for being late.

Other phrases about:

with a flea in your ear

A harsh reproof

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

chew (one's) ass (out)

To scold someone severely or angrily

get (a lot of) grief (from someone)

If a person "gets a lot of grief from someone", he or she receives a strong criticism or judgment for something.

Grammar and Usage of Ream out

Verb Forms

  • reamed out
  • reaming out

The verb "ream" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Ream out

The first meaning  dates from 1815.

The second meaning dates from 1950.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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