throw the book at (someone)
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Пример использования идиомы throw the book at (someone):
Because it was the third time Sam Jordan had been caught speeding, the judge threw the book at him.
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Другие идиомы:
- throw oneself at (someone's) feet
- throw money around
- throw (someone) for a loop
- throw down the gauntlet
- throw in (something)
- throw oneself at the mercy of the court
- throw good money after bad
- throw out (someone)
- throw caution to the wind
- throw (someone) to the lions
- throw away a chance or opportunity
- throw money at (something)
- throw in one's lot with (someone or something)
- throw in the towel/sponge
- throw (something) back in (someone's) face