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    tongue-lashing

    noun

    • 1. a loud or severe scolding: "the incensed boss gave him a tongue-lashing"

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  2. www.etymonline.com › word › tongue-lashtongue-lash | Etymology of tongue-lash by etymonline

    May 2, 2024 · The lash "punishment by flogging" is from 1690s. tongue (n.) "lingual apparatus and principal organ of taste," Old English tunge "tongue, organ of speech; speech, faculty or mode of speech, a people's language," from Proto-Germanic *tungō (source also of Old Saxon and Old Norse tunga, Old Frisian tunge, Middle Dutch tonghe, Dutch tong, Old ...

  3. www.answers.com › linguistics › What_is_the_meaning_of_tongue_lashing_in_idiomaticWhat is the meaning of tongue lashing in idiomatic expressions?

    Apr 26, 2024 · "Tongue lashing" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a harsh or severe scolding or criticism delivered verbally. It implies that the speaker is reprimanding someone...

  4. www.therapyroute.com › article › why-do-people-lash-out-whats-behind-angerWhy Do People Lash Out: What's Behind Anger? - therapyroute.com

    Oct 7, 2023 · Lashing out is a typical response to anger, often driven by a complex interplay of building frustration, maturity, EQ, past trauma, and mental health issues. We can manage and avoid these damaging interactions more effectively by identifying and understanding the contributing factors to angry outbursts.

  5. www.thedailypositive.com › understanding-and-managing-lashing-outCaught in the Storm: Understanding and Managing Lashing Out

    Jun 29, 2023 · Lashing out is the sudden release of intense emotion, usually anger or frustration, directed towards oneself or others. It can take various forms – a shouted insult, a physical act, a brooding silence.

  6. www.healthline.com › health › dental-and-oral-healthSore Tongue? 17 Possible Causes - Healthline

    Feb 5, 2024 · A sore tongue can happen for many reasons, including vitamin deficiencies, allergies, and injuries. Learn about 17 possible causes and their symptoms.

  7. www.verywellhealth.com › conditions-mistaken-for-thrush-5186848Normal Tongue vs. Oral Thrush and Other Conditions - Verywell...

    Jan 2, 2024 · A normal tongue will look pink and be covered with tiny bumps called papillae (also known as "taste buds"). When your tongue is coated with creamy white patches or lesions, this is most likely due to a common fungal infection called oral candidiasis (oral thrush).

  8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 322135Glossitis: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

    Nov 29, 2023 · Due to its symptoms and presentation, people may sometimes refer to glossitis as tongue inflammation, tongue infection, smooth tongue, or burning tongue syndrome.

  9. www.teethtalkgirl.com › dental-health › itchy-tongue7 Reasons Why Your Tongue Is Itchy: Causes & Treatments - Teeth...

    Jun 24, 2023 · Some of the more common instances of an itchy tongue or mouth are associated with food allergies or a fungal infection like thrush. While some could be life-threatening and serious, other flareups involving an itchy mouth may be more irritating than problematic.

  10. www.oxfordreference.com › abstract › 10Tongue-Lashing - Oxford Reference

    Apr 9, 2024 · "Tongue-Lashing" published on by Oxford University Press.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarylash out | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    Nov 1, 2023 · to suddenly hit someone: He lashed out and caught her on the side of the face. (CRITICIZE) to criticize someone angrily: He lashed out at the government for refusing to take action. (Definition of lash out from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of lash out. in Chinese (Traditional) （突然）狠打，痛打, 抨擊，斥責…