- lay\ down\ the\ law
- Take control of a situation, occasionally through use of physical force.
Back in high school, whenver a fight broke out, the principal would show up and lay down the law.
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lay down the law — index instruct (direct) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Lay Down the Law — álbum de Keel Publicación Noviembre, 1984 Género(s) Glam metal Discográfica Shrapnel Records Productor(es) Ron Keel … Wikipedia Español
lay down the law — If someone lays down the law, they tell people what to do and are authoritarian … The small dictionary of idiomes
lay down the law — ► lay down the law issue instructions in an authoritative or dogmatic way. Main Entry: ↑law … English terms dictionary
lay down the law — ORDER SOMEONE ABOUT/AROUND, tell someone what to do, ride roughshod over someone; informal boss someone about/around, throw one s weight about/around, push someone about/around. → lay * * * lay down the law To speak authoritatively or… … Useful english dictionary
lay down the law — If someone lays down the law, they tell people what to do and are authoritarian. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** Someone who lays down the law tells people very forcefully and firmly what to do. The volunteers helped in a… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
lay down the law — too many parents have relinquished their right to lay down the law Syn: be dogmatic, be in charge (of the rules), set the rules, be domineering, be the boss, call the shots … Thesaurus of popular words
lay\ down\ the\ law — Take control of a situation, occasionally through use of physical force. Back in high school, whenver a fight broke out, the principal would show up and lay down the law … Dictionary of american slang
lay down the law — tell someone what to do using your power or influence The new management plans to lay down the law to the workers regarding long lunch breaks … Idioms and examples
Lay Down the Law (Keel album) — Infobox Album | Name = Lay Down the Law Type = studio Artist = Keel Genre = Glam metal Released = 1984 Label = Shrapnel Last album This album = Lay Down the Law (1984) Next album = The Right to Rock (March 26, 1985)This was the debut album by the … Wikipedia
