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take to task::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, trounce |
| Type of | knock, criticise, pick apart, criticize |
| Has types | correct, objurgate, brush down, tell off, castigate, chasten, chastise |
Examples of take to task
take to task
Nevertheless, Mr. Andrew said his organization is qualified to take on the task.
From the online.wsj.com
It helps to have a visual clue prompting you to take care of this critical task.
From the usatoday.com
I am looking for someone to help or potentially completely take over a bot task.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Anyone who can take Daffy Duck to task can't be that serious about his career.
From the fresnobee.com
Gardner made no mention of Reed, but did take Symmes to task for his ideas.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Maybe we will have to take ourselves to task for tacitly permitting such behavior.
From the scienceblogs.com
In both cases, they take ExxonMobile to task for acting in what it sees as its own best interest.
From the guardian.co.uk
We must take them to task over errors, sloppiness, poor judgement, laziness, etc.
From the guardian.co.uk
The scant opposition there was had few issues with which to take him to task.
From the en.wikipedia.org
