What does this idiom mean?
to lay down the law (idiom)
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2007-02-26 23:37:27 · 11 answers · asked by Rich 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
To enforce the law.
To put the rules into force.
To explain the rules.
2007-02-26 23:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by lazer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lay down the law:
-if someone lays down the law, they tell people what to do and are authoritarian.
- state firmly what the rules or laws are for something
Example:
"We decided to lay down the law regarding time off from work without pay for our employees."
2007-02-26 23:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by Marmylade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means that you will enforce whatever law has been previously mentioned. It is used in context of a parent trying to rein in an unruly child
2007-02-26 23:40:44 · answer #3 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to bring the law into a situation, in its context so as to impose it upon an individual or group.
2007-02-26 23:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To state your views with authority.
2007-02-26 23:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by T D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your parents most probably have...'Laid down the law"...several times.....meaning...telling you the rules........
2007-02-26 23:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by ozzy chik... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let the rules be known... don't sugar coat it
2007-02-26 23:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Minnie Mouse♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
to tell people what they should do, without caring about how they feel
2007-02-26 23:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
to enforce it
2007-02-26 23:39:51 · answer #9 · answered by links305 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-27 00:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by lovepets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋