bite one's tongue »
An admonishment to someone who has said something unfeeling or harsh.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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give somebody what-for »
To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.
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mocking is catching »
An admonishment to be careful of criticising others, lest the same happen to you.Mocking is Catching was the title of a 1726 song by Henry Carey.
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take to task »
To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.
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tell off »
To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish.
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