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
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
I could be written up, banished to bras, called in for a talking-to by a deeply disappointed Roberta.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
