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Talking To

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Noun

1. lecture, speech, talking to

a lengthy rebuke

Example Sentences:
'a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline'
'the teacher gave him a talking to'

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Talking To

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noun
informal
a session of criticism, as of the work or attitude of a subordinate by a person in authority

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Talking To

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noun
Informal
a rebuke; scolding

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Talking To

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n. pl. talk·ing-tos
Informal
A scolding; a dressing-down.

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