throw the book at
Example Sentences
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California wants to throw the book at State Farm over wildfires.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
She urged the judge to throw the book at Martin because he “is not fit to live in society.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023
I hope they throw the book at him because he demonstrated dishonesty and utter lack of humility every day thereafter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2023
But Webb’s decision to throw the book at Smollett didn’t just undermine the legitimacy of the system.
From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2022
We're going to throw the book at the Ambassador.
From Diplomatic Immunity by Sheckley, Robert
