get the rough side of one's tongue
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British pronunciation/ɡɛt ðə ɹˈʌf sˈaɪd ɒv wˈɒnz tˈʌŋ/
American pronunciation/ɡɛt ðə ɹˈʌf sˈaɪd ʌv wˈʌnz tˈʌŋ/

"[get] the rough side of {one's} tongue" 的定义和意义

to get the rough side of one's tongue
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to speak to a person who has done something wong or inappropriate in a very angry or harsh manner
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What is the origin of the idiom "get the rough side or edge of one's tongue" and when to use it?

The idiom "get the rough side or edge of one's tongue" likely originated from the idea that the "rough side" or "edge" of the tongue refers to the harsh or critical part of someone's speech. This expression is used to convey the experience of receiving a scolding or being on the receiving end of someone's sharp and unpleasant words.

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