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What do British English speakers say in place of this phrase?

Clive · Accepted Answer

eg tell off
His boss told him off.

Rover_KE · Answer

Please cite the source of your definition, HUBLOT.

In BE, very informally, we say '*******'.

to tell someone in an angry way that they have done something wrong

I knew I'd get bollocked for it, but I didn't care.

(Macmillan)

Clive · Answer

Hi Rover,

Would women say that, or just men?

Clive

Rover_KE · Answer

Some women would. It's gender neutral.

Ivanhr · Answer

Rover_KESome women would. It's gender neutral.

Rover, this is quite interesting. I wonder if the same is true of the verb 'man up' (when said to a woman).

Clive · Answer

Perhaps our learners should be aware that bollocks is British slang for testicles.

HUBLOT · Answer

Thanks a lot, Clive and Rover. Sorry I didn't cite the source.

The source is

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