| Phrase/Idiom | crack the whip |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you crack the whip, you use your authority to make someone obey you or work more efficiently, usually by threatening them. |
| Example | I don’t like when I have to crack the whip so as to make sure we meet the deadline. |
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