Tear somebody off a strip
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emotion
Implies the speaker is quite angry or disappointed when used. 
After messing up the order, Jim was certain his manager would tear him off a strip.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Often signals a more intense scolding than simply 'tell off'. 
When she saw the broken vase, Mom tore me off a strip in front of everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Used in informal situations, not in professional or formal writing. 
You'll get torn off a strip if you keep playing music that loud.