lay\ down\ the\ law

lay\ down\ the\ law
v. phr.
1. To give strict orders.

The teacher lays down the law about homework every afternoon.

2. To speak severely or seriously about a wrongdoing; scold.

The principal called in the students and laid down the law to them about skipping classes.

Compare: tell one where to get off

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