Meaning Of The Word Dressing-down

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dressing-down
singular noun: If someone gives you a dressing-down, they speak angrily to you because you have done something bad or foolish.

dressing-down in American English
a sound scolding
noun: a severe reprimand; scolding

dressing-down in British English
noun: a severe scolding or thrashing

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