to whale on somebody or something

Визначення та значення слова « whale on somebody or something » англійською мовою

to whale on somebody or something
01

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

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The bullies cornered the smaller kid and began to whale on him until a teacher intervened.
02

to strongly criticize someone or something for something bad that has happened

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Faced with the budget crisis, the board of directors began to whale on the finance department for its oversight in financial planning.
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