Advanced as in bring to book To strongly criticize or scold someone, similar to lambasting them. Clear All
5 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Read The Riot Act'
The manager decided to read the riot act to the employees who were not meeting their deadlines.
The captain gathered the crew to read the riot act after a series of safety violations on the ship.
The politician faced backlash when constituents asked him to read the riot act regarding his controversial decisions.
The judge decided to read the riot act to the defendant for their disrespectful behavior in the courtroom.
The environmentalist group planned to read the riot act to companies polluting the river.
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