| Idiom | Chew Someone Out |
|---|---|
| Example | When Laurie's parents saw her report card, they really chewed her out. |
| Meaning | to scold severely or roughly; to bawl someone out |
| Origin | Did you ever watch someone's mouth and lips moving furiously when they were harshly scolding you? Perhaps it reminded a writer years ago of fast chewing, and that's how this expression was born. |
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