seeing to en · NOUN
Etymology
See see to, verb.
Meanings
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(informal) A beating.
[…] the weeping landlord of the pub, who I dragged away from the cellar where three of the lads were still giving him a seeing to.
2012, Ivor Baddiel, Steve Fist, Bottle: The Completely True Story of an Ex-Football Hooligan:
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(informal) An act of sexual intercourse.
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.
2010, Debby Holt, The Ex-Wife's Survival Guide:
- (informal) A thorough cleanup or repair.