Ream out

verb

To strongly criticize or scold someone.

After messing up the project, my boss reamed me out.
Visual representation of "ream out" - To strongly criticize or scold someone.

Often appears as...

  • ream someone out
  • get reamed out

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To enlarge a hole or bore with a reamer.

The carpenter reamed out the hole in the wood to make it fit.
Visual representation of "ream out" - To enlarge a hole or bore with a reamer.

Often appears as...

  • ream out a hole
  • ream out a bore

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To strongly criticize or scold someone.

After messing up the project, my boss reamed me out.
Visual representation of "ream out" - To strongly criticize or scold someone.

Often appears as...

  • ream someone out
  • get reamed out

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To enlarge a hole or bore with a reamer.

The carpenter reamed out the hole in the wood to make it fit.
Visual representation of "ream out" - To enlarge a hole or bore with a reamer.

Often appears as...

  • ream out a hole
  • ream out a bore

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "ream out"
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Emotional Intensity

Implies strong disapproval or disappointment, often with emotional intensity.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
After the game, the coach reamed the players out for their lack of effort.
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Casual Context

Commonly used in casual or informal situations; may be too harsh for polite or formal contexts.

Illustration for Casual Context
If I don't do my chores, I know I'll get reamed out by my mom.
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Authority Figures

Often involves authority figures like bosses, coaches, or parents scolding subordinates.

Illustration for Authority Figures
I was late to work again, and my supervisor reamed me out in front of everyone.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Implies strong disapproval or disappointment, often with emotional intensity.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
After the game, the coach reamed the players out for their lack of effort.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Context

Commonly used in casual or informal situations; may be too harsh for polite or formal contexts.

Illustration for Casual Context
If I don't do my chores, I know I'll get reamed out by my mom.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Figures

Often involves authority figures like bosses, coaches, or parents scolding subordinates.

Illustration for Authority Figures
I was late to work again, and my supervisor reamed me out in front of everyone.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Implies strong disapproval or disappointment, often with emotional intensity.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
After the game, the coach reamed the players out for their lack of effort.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Context

Commonly used in casual or informal situations; may be too harsh for polite or formal contexts.

Illustration for Casual Context
If I don't do my chores, I know I'll get reamed out by my mom.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Figures

Often involves authority figures like bosses, coaches, or parents scolding subordinates.

Illustration for Authority Figures
I was late to work again, and my supervisor reamed me out in front of everyone.
Visual representation of the word "Ream out"

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