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put one's foot down

Idiom Decision

Meaning

to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something

Example Sentences

"She had to put her foot down and say no to the proposal."

Related Expressions

in the footsteps of

to follow someone’s example or career path

kick in

to begin to take effect

As far as I can tell

As I understand; based on what I know

Go overboard

To do something to an excessive degree.

to the letter

exactly as instructed

put your foot in your mouth

to say something embarrassing or inappropriate