Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«lay»
«down»
«law»
Sentences with «to lay down the law»
- She never had to lay down the law with me because I recognized her authority and character and never challenged those things. (bonappetit.com)
- Individuals are, as later philosophers said, autonomous beings; each of them lives for or lays down the law for himself, for what he sees as his own good. (firstthings.com)
- Recruiters will want to know that you are personable, but also that you're capable of laying down the law when necessary. (targetjobs.co.uk)
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