A good scolding does wonders for the appetite, doesn't it?

When Esther came to the door she expected a good scolding.

I guess I'd better find the silly beast, put his nose to this mess, and give him a good scolding.

But he recognized the set of her mouth and settled down for a good scolding.

Dorothy, however, when the boy rejoined the party, gave him a good scolding.

Olivia gives her uncle a good scolding and orders him and his friends to leave.

It almost caused a fire and my father gave me a good scolding.

Janet Andrews gave them a good scolding and an excellent breakfast.

He took a good scolding about clodding Sid, and did not seem to mind it in the least.