come down on (someone)

Translations
жёстко критиковать (кого-либо)
The manager decided to come down on the employees for their lack of discipline.
Менеджер решил жёстко критиковать сотрудников за отсутствие дисциплины.
Definitions
To criticize or punish someone severely; to reprimand or scold someone strongly for their actions or behavior.