Meaning of the word "read (someone) the riot act" in English
What does "read (someone) the riot act" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
read (someone) the riot act
US /riːd ðə ˈraɪət ækt/
UK /riːd ðə ˈraɪət ækt/
Idiom
1.
to reprimand someone severely and warn them to improve their behavior
Example:
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After he broke curfew again, his parents decided to read him the riot act.
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The manager had to read the team the riot act after their poor performance.
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