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bawl out

idiom
Meaning

To have a serious argument accompanied by shouting.


Examples
SIMPLE

My boss bawled me out for being late.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach bawled out the team after they lost the match so badly.

COMPLEX

Standing in the rain, the two old friends bawled each other out over a misunderstanding that had festered for decades.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    bawl one's eyes out

    To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.

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