a pep talk

pep talk

A speech given to encourage others. The team was looking lethargic, but the coach gave them a pep talk at half time, and they came out with a lot of energy. I gave Michelle a pep talk because I knew she was nervous about starting her new job.
See also: pep, talk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ˈpep talk

(informal) a talk by somebody to give people confidence or encouragement: Just before the exams, our teacher gave us all a pep talk.
See also: pep, talk
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • pep talk
  • talk
  • be in the doldrums
  • doldrums
  • down in the doldrums
  • in the doldrums
  • pep someone up
  • pep up
  • pepped up
  • run a fever and run a temperature
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GARETH SOUTHGATE has given Raheem Sterling a pep talk - and is backing the England star to shine at the World Cup.
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Worthington said: "We've had a pep talk on discipline and it was a simple message - behave yourself on and off the pitch.
BEHAVE YOURSELVES