put (one) on the griddle



put (one) on the griddle

To criticize someone, usually severely. The boss put me on the griddle after he found out that I was responsible for the error in the report.
See also: on, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Melech-Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Yoelyo-EL (Jewish)Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Magdolna-Hungarian
Mcqueen[mə'kwi:n]
Danieledah-NYE-leItalian
Aco-Macedonian, Serbian