come down on
US /kʌm daʊn ɑn/
UK /kʌm daʊn ɑn/
1.
tomber dessus, sévir contre
to criticize or punish someone severely
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The teacher will come down on you heavily if you don't finish your homework.
Le professeur va te tomber dessus lourdement si tu ne finis pas tes devoirs.
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The government is expected to come down on tax evaders.
Le gouvernement devrait sévir contre les fraudeurs fiscaux.