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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
Capricia-English (Rare)
Cille-Danish
Rodya-Russian
Hermolaos-Ancient Greek
Archbald['a:tʃbɔ:ld]
Molle-Medieval English
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