to whale on somebody or something
01
to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times
Idiom
Informal
예시들
The security guard had to use force to subdue the unruly protester who was whaling on the building's entrance.
02
to strongly criticize someone or something for something bad that has happened
Idiom
Informal
예시들
The teacher did n't hesitate to whale on the students who were caught cheating on the exam.
