to give someone a piece of one's mind, to reprimand someone severely
Jemanden sehr streng zurechtweisen oder heftig kritisieren.
To reprimand someone very strictly or criticize them harshly.
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Wenn er wieder zu spät kommt, wird ihm der Chef aufs Dach steigen.— If he is late again, the boss is going to give him a piece of his mind.
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Du solltest ihm mal ordentlich aufs Dach steigen.— You should give him a real scolding.