talking-to
[ taw-king-too ]
/ ˈtɔ kɪŋˌtu /
noun, plural talk·ing-tos.
a scolding.
Origin of talking-to
First recorded in 1875–80
Words nearby talking-to
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talking machine,
talking picture,
talking point,
talking shop,
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tall blacks,
tall buttercup,
tall drink
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British Dictionary definitions for talking-to
talking-to
noun
informal
a session of criticism, as of the work or attitude of a subordinate by a person in authority