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“act to”

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read the riot act (to)

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to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

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reading the riot act (to)

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to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

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reads the riot act (to)

phrase

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

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