a lecture, a scolding, a bawling out If Mom catches you smoking, you'll get an earful.
earful
scolding, a lot of information (often critical) He really gave his daughter an earful when she came home late.
get an earful|earful|get
v. phr., informal To hear more (of usually unwelcome news) than one expects or wishes to hear. I asked how Tim and his wife were getting along, and I certainly got an earful. Antonym: SAY A MOUTHFUL.
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