Lecture for Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To scold or criticize someone in a formal or serious way, usually by giving a long speech about their mistakes or behavior. Often used when someone talks to you like a teacher instead of having a conversation.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Lecture for' is informal and mildly negative, implying the speaker is talking down to someone. Common collocations: 'lecture for being late', 'lecture for not studying'. Often used with 'someone' as in 'He lectured me for...' Don't confuse with 'give a lecture (on a topic)' which means teaching a class.
جمل نموذجية
My mom lectured me for not cleaning my room.
basic
The teacher lectured us for talking in class.
basic
Dad lectured my brother for staying out too late.
basic
She always lectures me for every little mistake I make.
natural
"Don’t lecture me for forgetting to call—you didn’t call either!"
natural
If you lecture him for being late again, he’ll just ignore you.
natural