dressing-down

🇺🇸 /ˌdresɪŋ ˈdaʊn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdresɪŋ ˈdaʊn/
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noun
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a harsh scolding or reprimand

After making a big mistake, she received a severe dressing-down from her boss.

translation

n. a harsh scolding or reprimand

Word Forms

Plural dressing-downs