English / idiom
Lay Down the Law
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To state rules or demands authoritatively and brook no opposition or disobedience.
In context
01
The manager decided to lay down the law regarding recurring tardiness in the office.
02
After finding the kitchen in ruins, Mom laid down the law about cleaning up after cooking.
Synonyms
put one's foot down,set firm rules,establish boundaries
Antonyms
bend the rules,look the other way,yield
Collocations
lay down the law to someone,time to lay down the law,lay down the firm law