set-down
Noun: - A reprimand or rebuke: "set-down" refers to a sharp, critical remark or a scolding intended to put someone in their place or express disapproval. - A rejection or dismissal: It can also mean the act of rejecting or dismissing something, such as an idea or proposal, often in a curt or decisive manner.
- Noun (reprimand):
- After his rude comment, she gave him a firm set-down that left him silent. (She delivered a sharp reprimand that silenced him.)
- Noun (rejection):
- The committee's set-down of the proposal was unexpected and harsh. (The committee rejected the proposal abruptly.)
"to receive a set-down": to be scolded or rebuked.
- The employee received a public set-down from his manager for missing the deadline. (He was openly reprimanded.)
"to deliver a set-down": to give a reprimand or rejection.
- The teacher delivered a set-down to the students for their disruptive behaviour. (The teacher scolded them firmly.)
Set-down (adj): relating to a reprimand or rejection.
- His set-down tone was unmistakable. (His critical way of speaking was clear.)
Set down (verb phrase): to place something on a surface; also, to record in writing (note: this is a separate phrasal verb, not directly related to the noun "set-down").
- She set down her book on the table. (She placed it down.)
- Reprimand: a formal expression of disapproval.
- Rebuke: a sharp criticism.
- Snub: a deliberate act of rejection or slight.
- Set down (verb): to establish rules or record information.
- The rules were set down in the contract. (The rules were written and established.)
- He set down his thoughts in a journal. (He recorded his thoughts.)
Put someone in their place: to remind someone of their lower status or correct their behaviour, similar to a "set-down."
- She put him in his place with a sharp set-down. (She corrected his arrogance.)
Give someone a talking-to: to scold or reprimand someone.
- The boss gave him a talking-to that was essentially a set-down. (The boss scolded him firmly.)