dressing down

Noun

A sustained rebuke or censure.

Japanese Meaning

厳しい叱責 / 激しい非難

After the presentation, the director's dressing down shocked the team and put everyone on edge.

発表の後、取締役による厳しい叱責がチームを驚かせ、皆を不安にさせた。

Sense（1）

A sustained rebuke or censure.

He received a severe dressing down from the head teacher.

dressing downs

（ plural ）