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come down on somebody
 

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Come Down On Somebody

Definition:

To criticize, reprimand, or blame someone for something they have done.

Examples:

  • My boss really came down on me for being late to work again.
  • The teacher came down on the students for not completing their assignments.
  • Her parents came down on her when they found out she had been skipping school.

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