telling-off
Example Sentences
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There are many of these investigations every year but most end with a minor telling-off from the commissioner.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
On one occasion, when he almost destroyed it, Bob recalled getting a severe telling-off from his mum, who "stood it up again, bandaged it up and it took off again."
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2023
Mrs. Agbani had given them a round telling-off.
From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2021
Beijing on Monday also summoned the Czech ambassador for a telling-off.
From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2020
But Roy didn’t get the terrible telling-off we were expecting, and in the days that followed, there were reports of guardians talking—even arguing—about the tokens question.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
