flays

[US]/fleɪz/
[UK]/fleɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to beat severely; to skin (usually an animal); to criticize severely

Phrases & Collocations

flays critics

flays opponents

flays rivals

flays policies

flays decisions

flays actions

flays statements

flays performances

flays practices

flays ideas

Example Sentences

the chef flays the fish expertly before cooking it.

he flays the fabric to create a unique design.

the critic flays the movie for its poor plot.

she flays the wall to prepare for painting.

the lawyer flays the witness during cross-examination.

they flay the old paint off the furniture.

the author flays the government in his latest book.

he flays the skin off the vegetables before cooking.

the artist flays the canvas to create texture.

the coach flays the players for their lack of effort.

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