dress down

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To reprimand, scold, or criticize someone severely and angrily. To dress in a casual, informal manner. Usage The verb "dress down" is separable. You can say "dress someone down" or "dress down someone" (though the former is more common). When used in the sense of reprimanding, it is often followed by the person being criticized. When used in the sense of casual at...