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give someone a good talking to

give someone a (good) talking to

tv. to scold someone; to lecture someone sternly. The teacher gave Jimmy a talking to.
See also: give, good, talk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MahlahMAH-lə (English), MAY-lə (English)Biblical
KeithKEETHEnglish, Scottish
Obi-Western African, Igbo
Varvaravahr-VAH-rah (Russian)Russian, Greek, Bulgarian, Macedonian
Rayen-Native American, Mapuche, Spanish (Latin American)
Lorindalə-RIN-dəEnglish
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