talking-to (redirected from talkings-to)

talk·ing-to (tôkng-t)

n. pl. talk·ing-tos Informal

A scolding; a dressing-down.

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talking-to

n

Informal a session of criticism, as of the work or attitude of a subordinate by a person in authority

Thesaurus

talking-to

noun (Informal) reprimand, lecture, rebuke, scolding, row, criticism, wigging (Brit. slang), slating (informal), reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), reproof, rap on the knuckles He has had a good talking-to and regrets his actions.
praise, acclaim, commendation, approbation, encouragement

Translations

talking-to [ˈtɔːkɪŋtuː] N I gave him a good talking-to → le llamé al orden, le leí la cartilla
that boy needs a good talking-to → a ese chico le hace falta que le lean la cartilla

talking-to [ˈtɔːkɪŋˌtuː] n (fam) to give sb a good talking-to → fare una bella paternale a qn