lecture at (one)
lecture at (one)
To give one a stern talk meant to educate or enlighten. Every time my parents start lecturing at me about fiscal responsibility, I just try to tune them out. Instead of just lecturing at your staff, why don't you try leading by example?
See also: lecture
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
lecture at someone (about something)
to talk to someone about something in the manner of a lecture. There is no need to lecture at me about the problem. I know how serious the matter is. Don't lecture at me all the time!
See also: lecture
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- lecture at
- lecture for
- lecture (one) for (something)
- tune
- in tune
- steam (one's) beam
- steam beam
- steam someone’s beam
- dance to another tune
- carry a tune