talking-to
Example Sentences
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Later that year, in a blog post on his personal website, Bosworth recounted a talking-to he had once received from Sheryl Sandberg, the company’s then-head of operations, about his overbearing way of communicating.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
It worked, although he got a talking-to about knowing his role.
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2025
The “Oppenheimer” and “Mary Poppins Returns” star gave Gosling a stern talking-to onstage, calling him out for ruining their “The Fall Guy” promotional spot and for embarrassing himself by “Kenning” again.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024
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
One weekend both the grocer and I got a good talking-to, and my account came to a crashing end.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
