English Expression · Intermediate
seeing to
A beating
Pronunciation: say seeing to
Meaning
A severe physical assault or beating.
Example
The weeping landlord of the pub was dragged away from the cellar where three of the lads were still giving him a seeing to.
The weeping landlord of the pub was dragged away from the cellar where three of the lads were still giving him a seeing to.
Practice tips
- Practice seeing to out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.