What does telling-to mean?
Telling-to means (informal) A reprimand, reproach, or lecture..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(informal) A reprimand, reproach, or lecture..
We all watched the reaction, as Sergeant Rich received a good telling to.
I suspect the Tories are desperate for a good telling to from someone like May who has authority and energy – and great optimism about the future, albeit expressed in more measured tones than her rather more hyperbolic rival.
Use telling-to when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Telling-to means (informal) A reprimand, reproach, or lecture..
Common synonyms include telling off.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
We all watched the reaction, as Sergeant Rich received a good telling to.
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