read (someone) the riot act
US /riːd ðə ˈraɪət ækt/
UK /riːd ðə ˈraɪət ækt/
1.
dar uma bronca em, chamar a atenção de
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.
Depois que ele quebrou o toque de recolher novamente, seus pais decidiram dar-lhe uma bronca.
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The manager had to read the team the riot act after their poor performance.
O gerente teve que dar uma bronca na equipe após o desempenho ruim deles.