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throw the book at someone

Idiom Law

Meaning

to punish someone severely

Example Sentences

"The judge decided to throw the book at the criminal."

Related Expressions

burn one’s fingers

to suffer because of one’s own mistake

under the knife

to have surgery

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to have a personal reason to complain or criticize

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a detailed plan for achieving success

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to be physically fit and healthy

at a crossroads

at a point where a decision must be made