油あぶらを絞しぼる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

chew out; reprimand severely; give a sound scolding

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to squeeze oil', used figuratively for harsh verbal scolding or dressing down. The literal sense 'to press oil' is rare in modern usage.

• 遅ち刻こくしたら、部ぶ長ちょうに油あぶらを絞しぼられた。

  When I was late, the department chief chewed me out.

• 彼かれはミスをして、上じょう司しから油あぶらを絞しぼられた。

  He made a mistake and got a sound scolding from his boss.