receive a dressing down

• 受到斥责,挨打

receive a dressing down的用法和样例：

例句

1. Whack and smack made Frances think of a spanking.
   排击声和重击声使法兰西想到了挨打的场面。
2. The invaders took a beating wherever they went.
   侵略军到处挨打。