bark (something) out at (someone)

bark (something) out at (someone)

To yell at or speak severely to another person. The science teacher barked a scolding out at us for not doing our homework.See also: bark, out

bark something out at someone

 and bark something at someone; bark something to someone; bark something out (to someone)Fig. to say something harshly to someone. The sergeant barked the orders out at the recruits. He barked an order at his staff. The teacher barked a reprimand out to the class. He barked out the order clearly and loudly.See also: bark, out