lay down the law
Example Sentences
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The German was quick to lay down the law to Bellingham after Sunday's incident.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
Beckham admits his wife is “pretty strict” and he finds it hard to lay down the law.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023
"I mean, there's no way around it with kids. I don't like to have to lay down the law and stuff like that. But you just have no choice," he said.
From BBC • May 10, 2023
“I had to lay down the law at one point and say `Look, I can’t do these shows in seven days; it will have to be eight days.‘
From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2022
Morgan and Anna lay down the law from the other end of the table.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
