Pin (someone's) ears back
Translation of "pin (someone's) ears back" into Russian
pin (someone's) ears back
отругать (кого-либо)
The coach pinned the players' ears back after the disappointing match.
Тренер отругал игроков после разочаровывающего матча.
Definitions
To scold, reprimand, or criticize someone severely; to give someone a strong verbal warning or rebuke.