I arrived late for the meeting and was immediately 'hauled over the coals' by my boss.
I toasted one last marshmallow over the 'coals' of the campfire.
When the 'coals' are red, they are very hot.
(..) - Gimme that! - Well, happy holidays, Simpson. - Gee, this is the best Christmas ever. - You bet. What's the matter, Homer? Somebody leave a lump of coal in your stocking? You've been sitting there, sucking on a beer all day long. - So? - So, it's Christmas. - Thanks, Moe. (..)1989 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Season: 1 Episode 1