How to pronounce “throw the book at”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To charge with or convict of as many crimes as possible.
• (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To apply the harshest possible punishment to.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw,‎ the,‎ book,‎ at.

Practice Nearby Words

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