Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take to task
idiom
/teɪk tə tɑsk/
Definition
To criticize or reprimand someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Examples
- After missing the deadline, her boss took her to task during the meeting.
- The coach took the players to task for not giving their best effort in the game.
- He was taken to task for his careless mistakes in the report.
Meaning
When someone ‘takes you to task’, they are holding you accountable for your actions, often pointing out errors or failures.
Synonyms
- Reprimand
- Rebuke
- Chide
- Scold
- Criticize
