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DRESSING DOWN

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Dressing Down.

Dressing Down - as a noun

A severe scolding

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bawling outcastigation14chewing outearful9going-overupbraiding16

Example Sentences

"He received a dressing down from his boss for coming late to work."
"The principal gave the students a dressing down for their unruly behavior."
"After the poor performance, the coach gave the team a dressing down in the locker room."
"My parents gave me a dressing down for not doing my chores."
"The sergeant gave the recruits a dressing down for their lack of discipline."
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