seeing to

See also: seeing-to

English

Etymology

See see to, verb.

Noun

seeing to

  1. (informal) A beating.
  2. (informal) An act of sexual intercourse.
    • 2010, Debby Holt, The Ex-Wife's Survival Guide
      When he wants some sex he says, 'You look as if you're in need of a seeing-to,' even though it would be obvious to anyone else that I am not in need of a seeing-to.
  3. (informal) A thorough cleanup or repair.

Usage notes

Usually in the form "a good seeing to"

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