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Crack Authorities Enforce Law Taking Severe Measures Restrict

Phrase/Idiom crack down on something
Definition If the authorities crack down on something, they enforce the law by taking severe measures to restrict undesirable or criminal actions.
Example To reduce road fatal accidents, it has been decided to crack down on speeding.

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