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Idiom: Throw The Book At

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1
The judge decided to throw the book at the defendant and sentenced him to the maximum penalty.
2
After catching the thief red-handed, the security guard promised to throw the book at him.
3
The company was found guilty of fraud, and the regulatory agency decided to throw the book at them.
4
When it comes to traffic violations, the police in this town don't hesitate to throw the book at you.
5
The teacher threatened to throw the book at any student caught cheating on the exam.

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