leer la cartilla

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “to read the (small) notebook”.

Verb

leer la cartilla (first-person singular present leo la cartilla, first-person singular preterite leí la cartilla, past participle leído la cartilla)

  1. (idiomatic) to read the riot act; tick off; scold; reprimand
    Synonym: cantar las cuarenta
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