| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lay the criticism on thick | Wall Street Journal | 21 May 2026 |
| Not hold back on criticism | New York Times | 06 Feb 2021 |
| *Pour on the criticism | LA Times Daily | 14 Apr 2020 |
| *Pour on the criticism | ||
| Dispense freely, as criticism | ||
| Give what-for | ||
| Scold, in a way |