cantar las cuarenta

Etymology
The phrases stems from the card game

Verb

 * 1)  to read the riot act; tick off; scold; reprimand
 * 2)  (to someone) to state an opinion firmly and even bluntly, without caring if the other person might get offended
 * 3)  to score a big achievement or victory in any field
 * 1)  to score a big achievement or victory in any field