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talking-to

noun as in admonishment

Weak match

  • dressing down

noun as in admonition

Strongest matches

Weak match

  • dressing down

noun as in scolding

noun as in tongue-lashing

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A renowned Brazilian tribal chief said Wednesday on the sidelines of UN climate talks that he would not hesitate to give the president a "talking-to" if he ignored concerns over oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River.

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"I will make an appointment with him, and, if necessary, I will give him a talking-to so that he listens to me," said Raoni -- instantly recognizable for the large wooden plate in his lower lip.

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It worked, although he got a talking-to about knowing his role.

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Studio executives continuing to insist on that nonsense deserve Marvel’s first family to give them a disappointed talking-to, and send them to back their boardrooms without supper..

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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.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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