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throw the book at someone

/θroʊ ðə bʊk ət ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ /θrəʊ ðə bʊk ət ˈsʌmwɒn/
idiom Social Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 (birine) en ağır cezayı vermek, (birini) ağır şekilde cezalandırmak

Definition (English)

To punish someone as severely as possible.

Example Sentences

  1. When Ted failed his chemistry test for the second time, his teacher really threw the book at him.
    Ted kimya sınavından ikinci kez kaldığında öğretmeni ona en ağır cezayı verdi.
  2. The judge threw the book at Matt for stealing a football — he'll be in jail for six months.
    Hâkim, mağazadan futbol topu çalan Matt'e olabilecek en ağır cezayı verdi; altı ay hapis yatacak.

Synonyms

come down hard onpunish severely

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