| 释义 |
give someone a talking to give (one) a (good) talking toTo rebuke, scold, or berate someone thoroughly and intensely. I told her a thousand times not to take the car without asking! Well, I'll give her a good talking to when she gets home. The boss is quick to give you a talking to if you make even a minor mistake.See also: give, talkgive someone a talking to verbSee give someone a good talking toSee also: give, someone, talk |