talking-to

Noun

colloquial

(colloquial) A scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke.

Japanese Meaning

叱責（長時間にわたる厳しい注意や説教）

After missing his curfew, he got a serious talking-to from his parents.

門限を破った後、彼は両親から厳しくお説教を受けた。

Sense（1）

(colloquial) A scolding or reprimand; a lengthy rebuke.

Yer gonna make me wonder what I’m doin’

Stayin’ far behind without you

Yer gonna make me wonder what I’m sayin’

Yer gonna make me give myself a good talkin’ to

talkings-to

（ plural ）