John was late for work this morning and felt the rough edge of the manager's tongue.

今天早上约翰上班迟到，受到了经理的严厉责备。

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Roy hasn't tidied up his room as I asked-he'll get the rough edge of my tongue when he comes home.

罗伊没有按我的要求把他的房间整理好——他回家来，会遭我一顿痛骂的。

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That girl gave them the rough edge of her tongue.

那姑娘把他们痛骂了一顿。

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