Question

in_the_loop_433 to set rules and regulations Synonyms: put (one’s) foot down.

Accepted Answer

LAY DOWN THE LAW The boss had noticed that the employees frequently took more time than they were allowed for lunch and coffee breaks. The boss knew he had to put a stop to it, so he called a meeting and laid down the law.The teacher decided that he would no longer tolerate late homework, coming late to class, or chatting during class. When the students were all in their seats, he laid down the law. Read (someone) the riot act implies more noisy anger against a past action than lay down the law, which implies stern instruction governing future behavior.

Id	in_the_loop_433
Idiom	LAY DOWN THE LAW
Definition	to set rules and regulations
Examples	The boss had noticed that the employees frequently took more time than they were allowed for lunch and coffee breaks. The boss knew he had to put a stop to it, so he called a meeting and laid down the law. The teacher decided that he would no longer tolerate late homework, coming late to class, or chatting during class. When the students were all in their seats, he laid down the law.
Cross-Refs	Synonyms: put (one’s) foot down.
Extra Info	Read (someone) the riot act implies more noisy anger against a past action than lay down the law, which implies stern instruction governing future behavior.

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