talking to
noun phraseUK /ˈtɔː.kɪŋ tuː/
US /ˈtɑː.kɪŋ tuː/
A talk where someone tells you what you did wrong.
After breaking the vase, Jamie got a talking to from his mom.
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2. The act of speaking with someone.
She was talking to her friend on the phone.
3. A serious conversation about behavior or rules.
The coach gave the team a talking to after the loss.
4. A short speech telling someone how to do better.
My teacher gave me a talking to about being late.