Meaning of come-to-Jesus | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Relating to a Christian conversion, recommitment, or associated ritual, especially public confession.
   idiomatic
2. Relating to a similar secular ritual.
   US, idiomatic
3. Conveying a scolding or a blunt discussion of a disagreeable fact regarding the addressee.
   US, idiomatic

Examples

“With the coaches still in the room, the veteran leaders on offense, one by one, took turns addressing the rest⟳ of the unit. / "It was a come-to-Jesus meeting," guard Daryn Colledge said Wednesday.”

“To bring⟳ someone in for a come-to-Jesus talk⟳.”

“Joe Biden’s growing frustration with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, continued to mount⟳, with the Democratic US president captured on a hot mic saying that he and the Israeli leader will need⟳ to have⟳ a “come⟳ to Jesus meeting”.”

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