Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 124)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
124.
The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
Discussion:
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Jyo said:
8 years ago
To take to task is to chew someone out for something they've done wrong. If you don't do your homework for a week, your teacher will take you to task, and you better straighten up.
A task is a job, and if someone takes you to task, they're letting you know you did a bad job.
A task is a job, and if someone takes you to task, they're letting you know you did a bad job.
Abhayraj SN said:
9 years ago
What does the phrase "to take someone to task" mean? Please elaborate.
Roopa said:
1 decade ago
Of course.
Reprimand means to tell someone formally that they have done something wrong.
Reprimand means to tell someone formally that they have done something wrong.
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