Meaning of 'Lay down the law'
What does the saying 'Lay down the law' mean?
Idiom: Lay down the law
Meaning:
If someone lays down the law, they tell people what to do and are authoritarian.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Law |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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