Значение идиомы lay down the law

[lay down the law] {v. phr.} 1. To give strict orders.

Theteacher lays down the law about homework every afternoon.

2. To speakseverely or seriously about a wrongdoing; scold.

The principalcalled in the students and laid down the law to them about skippingclasses.

Compare: TELL ONE WHERE TO GET OFF.



One's man meat is another man's poison перевод.
Биография шерлока холмса на английском языке.


Значение идиомы lay down the law