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Phrase(s): bark something out at someone [and] bark something at someone; bark something to someone; bark something out (to someone)
Fig. to say something harshly to someone. • The sergeant barked the orders out at the recruits. • He barked an order at his staff. • The teacher barked a reprimand out to the class. • He barked out the order clearly and loudly.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs