Pick a bone and Tongue-lash

Tongue-lash and pick a bone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tongue-lash" instead a verb phrase "Pick a bone".

Tongue-lash verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Pick a bone and tongue-lash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pick a bone" instead a verb phrase "Tongue-lash".