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.
See also:
  • 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