talking-to
Americannoun
plural
talking-tosnoun
Etymology
Origin of talking-to
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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A half-time talking-to by Plymouth boss Ian Foster, appointed as Steven Schumacher's successor last month, produced a second-half performance from the home side full of energy and intent, but few chances.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024
Elon Musk is getting a talking-to from Dionne Warwick over his plans to nix X’s blocking feature.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023
Now banks will get a talking-to from their risk managers and from investors, maybe even at shareholder meetings.
From Scientific American • Mar. 18, 2023
But then, day two rolled around and, suddenly, there were rules and talking-to sit-downs and the like.
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2022
“Okay,” I told him, embarrassed that Irene saw me get a talking-to, even a small one.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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