Raked over the coals

The phrase "raked over the coals" is an idiom that means to subject someone to severe criticism, blame, or intense questioning, often in a harsh or rigorous manner. It conveys the idea of a person being figuratively dragged or pulled across hot coals, representing the discomfort, scrutiny, or punishment they might face.


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