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put one's foot down

/pʊt wʌnz fʊt daʊn əˈpɒn/ · /pʊt wʌnz fʊt daʊn ɔn/

Meaning 1

To assert authority or make a strong decision.

“One must put one's foot down when rules are broken.”
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Illustration of put one's foot down: To assert authority or make a strong decision.

Meaning 2

To firmly stop or restrict something.

“One must put one's foot down to stop bad behavior.”
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Illustration of put one's foot down: To firmly stop or restrict something.