curtain lecture (noun)

1. In the magical world of Enchantia, Queen Isabella gave a daily curtain lecture to King Edward, reminding him of his royal responsibilities.

2. The romantic comedy film ends with a heartwarming scene of the protagonist's wife giving him a humorous curtain lecture about forgetting their anniversary.

3. As the old haunted house creaked and moaned, the ghostly figure of a woman was heard delivering a bone-chilling curtain lecture to her terrified husband.

4. The painting depicted a Victorian era living room where a stern-looking woman appeared to be giving a serious curtain lecture to her husband.