carpet vs tear a strip off someone

carpet

verb
  • To reprimand. 

  • To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something. 

  • To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area. 

noun
  • Any of a number of moths in the geometrid subfamily Larentiinae 

  • Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function. 

  • A fabric used as a complete floor covering. 

  • A woman's pubic hair. 

tear a strip off someone

verb
  • To scold vigorously. 

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