3 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Read The Riot Act'
The CEO called a meeting to read the riot act to the executives responsible for the company's financial decline.
The mayor had to read the riot act to the city council members who were not cooperating on crucial issues.
The judge warned the defendant's attorney and threatened to read the riot act if there were further disruptions in the courtroom.
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