talking-to
Example Sentences
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They could both use a talking-to from Piper, who is trying to get to the essence of her identity without male validation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025
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
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
“This is exactly why I didn’t want you hanging out with those rapper guys,” he said, because he needed to close with something sufficiently parental for it to count as a proper talking-to.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
