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Definition |
to severely criticize someone |
Examples |
1) The manager gave the employee a rocket
for coming in late.
2) The coach gave the player a rocket
for missing the goal. |
Etymology |
The term is thought to have originated in
the 20th century, referencing the powerful and destructive force of
a rocket. |
Synonyms |
berate, reprimand, lambaste |
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