take to task

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (phrasal verb) : - To reprimand, scold, or criticize someone severely for a fault or mistake : The phrase "take to task" means to confront and speak angrily or critically to someone about something they have done wrong. Usage This phrasal verb is transitive and requires an object (the person being criticized). It is often followed by "for" to introduce the reason for the reprima...