To read the riot act is to scold or reprimand someone in a stern and forceful manner. سرزنش کردن یا توبیخ کردن شخصی به شیوه ای شدید و تحکم آمیز. **************************************************************************************************** ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
مثال؛ “The boss read the riot act to the employees for their constant tardiness. ” A parent might say, “I had to read the riot act to my kids after they broke the rules. ” During a team meeting, a coach might read the riot act to the players for their poor performance.