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lay down the law

Idiom Law

Meaning

to state rules firmly and clearly

Example Sentences

"The manager laid down the law about punctuality."

Related Expressions

to orbit around

to be completely focused or revolve around something

hold back on

to delay or reduce doing something

hold the fort

to be in charge while someone is away

switch off

to stop thinking about work or problems

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Someone who is very worried or upset.

code of ethics

a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage