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throw the book at someone (throh ze book at someone)

Idiom Law

Signification

to punish someone severely

punir quelqu'un sévèrement

Phrases d'exemple

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

"Le juge a décidé de jeter le livre à le criminel."

Expressions Connexes

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talk shop

to talk about work or business during leisure time

think for yourself

to form your own opinions and make your own decisions

long in the tooth

getting old

tack on

to add something extra, especially at the end