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point a moral(expression, teaching)
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read a lesson(expression, teaching)
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cause to understand(verb, expression, tell, advise)
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deliver a lecture
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give a lecture(expression, address, teaching)
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give a sermon(verb, expression, talk, speak)
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give a talking-to(expression, criticize, rate, taunt)
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give the lowdown(verb, expression, tell, advise)
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give the word(verb, expression, tell, advise)
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issue a caveat
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lay down the law(expression, criticize, reproach, rate)
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let in on(verb, expression, tell, advise)
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put on to(verb, expression, tell, advise)
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rake over the coals(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach)
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read a sermon
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bay the moon(expression, inutility)
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be delighted
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be dogmatic
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be officious
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beat the air(expression, inutility)
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