Question

in_the_loop_583 to be firm and unyielding about something Compare to: lay down the law; draw the line (at something); read (someone) the riot act Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

Accepted Answer

PUT (ONE’S) FOOT DOWN The children were watching more and more television. Finally, their mother put her foot down and told them that from then on they could only watch one hour of television a day.I know how much you want a motorcycle, but I just don’t think it’s safe. I’m going to have to put my foot down on this and tell you that you can’t have one. In this phrase ‘put’ means to exert control. The expression is often used to describe parents setting rules for their children. The expression is often used in reference to a request, which is refused, or some form of current (bad) behavior that is forbidden.

Id	in_the_loop_583
Idiom	PUT (ONE’S) FOOT DOWN
Definition	to be firm and unyielding about something
Examples	The children were watching more and more television. Finally, their mother put her foot down and told them that from then on they could only watch one hour of television a day. I know how much you want a motorcycle, but I just don’t think it’s safe. I’m going to have to put my foot down on this and tell you that you can’t have one.
Cross-Refs	Compare to: lay down the law; draw the line (at something); read (someone) the riot act
Extra Info	In this phrase ‘put’ means to exert control. The expression is often used to describe parents setting rules for their children. The expression is often used in reference to a request, which is refused, or some form of current (bad) behavior that is forbidden.
Category	Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

Put Foot I Expression Loop One’s Firm Unyielding