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Read me the riot act !!! |
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Merilyn |
You're
running late. |
| Daniel |
I overslept. |
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Merilyn |
I bet your manager
won't be too happy with you. |
| Daniel |
You're right ! He's
going to
read me
the riot
act when
I get
in. |
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Merilyn |
Maybe it won't be as
bad as you think. |
| Daniel |
Oh, it will be. I've
been late four times this week. |
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| Explanation : |
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Read someone the riot act - Warn or reprimand forcefully |
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Example :
When he
was
caught
throwing
stones
at the
windows,
the
principal
read him
the riot
act.
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