LAY DOWN THE LAW


Meaning of LAY DOWN THE LAW in English

{v. phr.} 1. To give strict orders. * /The teacher lays down the law about homework every afternoon./ 2. To speak severely or seriously about a wrongdoing; scold. * /The principal called in the students and laid down the law to them about skipping classes./ Compare: TELL ONE WHERE TO GET OFF.

Slang English vocab.      Английский сленговый словарь.