one-on-one talk
noun phraseUK /ˌwʌn ɒn ˈwʌn tɔːk/
US /ˌwʌn ɑːn ˈwʌn tɔːk/
A talk where just two people speak to each other.
The teacher had a one-on-one talk with me about my reading.
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2. A serious private conversation between a boss and a worker.
My manager asked for a one-on-one talk about my new schedule.
3. A quiet talk between two people to fix a problem.
The two friends had a one-on-one talk to settle their argument.
4. A short meeting between a coach and one player.
The coach had a one-on-one talk with the goalie before the game.