read (someone) the riot act
US /riːd ðə ˈraɪət ækt/
UK /riːd ðə ˈraɪət ækt/
1.
de les lezen, streng toespreken
to reprimand someone severely and warn them to improve their behavior
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After he broke curfew again, his parents decided to read him the riot act.
Nadat hij opnieuw de avondklok had overtreden, besloten zijn ouders hem de les te lezen.
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The manager had to read the team the riot act after their poor performance.
De manager moest het team de les lezen na hun slechte prestatie.