give [sb] a good telling-off, give [sb] a good telling offv exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."
informal (reprimand)
将某人狠骂一通 jiāng mǒu rén hěn mà yì tōng
When the boss found out what had happened, Sally was taken into the office and given a good telling-off.