1. That child needs a good talking-to .

2. I gave her a good talking-to about doing her homework on time.

3. What Sarah needs is a good talking-to.

4. With increasing frequency, it seems, the good talking-to becomes a permanent black spot on a school record.

5. I got mad and gave him a good talking-to.

6. Pa gave him a good talking-to in the evening.

7. His father gave him a scolding (or talking-to ).

8. The teacher gave the lazy boy a good talking-to.

9. He gave his sister a talking-to.

10. A stern talking-to will make her dance to a different tune.

11. I will give the office director a talking-to today .

12. I am due for a talking-to after my little bout with the drug store police this morning.

13. The captain must have given his team quite a talking-to at half time.

14. I have every intention of giving her a very firm talking-to , and I...

15. Captain John Terry revealed following the win at West Brom that a half-time talking-to helped turn a drab first -half showing into an explosive display after the break.

16. Do you know why Mary' father had given her a talking-to yesterday?