To be cursed at or scolded severely; literally meaning to pour dog's blood over someone's head, which was an ancient practice used to break evil spells.

(idiom) to curse or scold someone severely; originally referring to spraying dog blood on a demon's head to break a magic spell, it now describes making someone feel extremely embarrassed by a harsh scolding

To overact or be excessively sentimental; often used to describe theatrical performances or television dramas that use cheap tricks to move the audience.