curtain lecture

ریشه

From 'curtain' (a piece of cloth or other material that is hung to cover a window or opening) + 'lecture' (a long, tedious, or reprimanding talk).

مثال

• After coming home late, he received a curtain lecture from his wife.
• She gave him a curtain lecture about his irresponsible behavior.
• He tried to avoid a curtain lecture by apologizing in advance.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Give a curtain lecture Receive a curtain lecture Avoid a curtain lecture