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talking–to
noun talk·ing–to \ˈtȯ-kiŋ-ˌtü\
: an angry or serious conversation in which you criticize someone's behavior
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First Known Use of TALKING-TO
circa 1875
TALKING-TO Defined for Kids
talking–to
noun talk·ing–to \ˈtȯ-kiŋ-ˌtü\
Definition of TALKING-TO for Kids
: an often wordy scolding
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