to lay down the law (poser la loi)

Idiom Justice

Signification

to assert authority and dictate how things should be done

affirmer l'autorité et dicter comment les choses doivent être faites (affirmer l'autorité et dicter comment les choses doivent être faites)

"The new judge quickly laid down the law in the courtroom."

"Le nouveau juge a rapidement posé la loi dans la salle d'audience." (Le nouveau juge a rapidement pose la loi dans la salle d'audience.)

to tell an obvious and bold lie

To do something without preparation.

to do one's fair share of work or duty

a fair opportunity to defend oneself or be heard

someone who is strong and not easily upset

to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong