lecture ((to) someone) on someone or something

lecture ((to) someone) on someone or something
lecture ((to) someone) about someone or something & lecture ((to) someone) on someone or something
1. to give an instructional speech to someone about someone or something. •

He always lectured his children about their duty to vote.

She lectured to all her classes on employment opportunities.

2. to scold someone about someone or something. •

Please don't lecture me about my behavior.

I like Ted! Don't lecture about him.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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