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talk to

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  1. Also, give a talking to. Scold, reprimand, as in The teacher said he'd have to talk to Jeff after school, or Dad gave us both a good talking to. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s] For talk to like a Dutch uncle, see Dutch uncle.

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If you are worried about your legacy and you don’t feel good about your children receiving nothing, talk to your husband about how you feel and ask if you can both find a solution together.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Emily Keaney, ICO deputy commissioner, said many families had "never been shown how to talk to their children about online privacy", and added that it required a "whole society approach".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’m of the opinion that if I ever talk to an official like that, I would get tossed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"I'm not going to lie, I didn't expect you to be this easy to talk to," a watermelon woman tells her dragon-fruit date over their corresponding fruit cocktails at sunset.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Before the school day is over, I talk to all my teachers.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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