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give somebody/get a roasting get a roastingTo be very strongly rebuked, criticized, or condemned. The giant supermarket chain has gotten a roasting lately over allegations that they've been threatening local shops and markets. Mark sure got a roasting because of that prank he pulled in class yesterday.See also: get, roastgive (one) a roastingTo very strongly rebuke or criticize one. The principal gave Mark a roasting because of that prank he pulled in class yesterday.See also: give, roastgive somebody/get a ˈroasting (informal) criticize somebody or be criticized in an angry way: I’d better go. I’ll get a roasting if I’m late again!See also: get, give, roast, somebody |