throw the book at
嚴厲譴責和懲罰某人;對某人進行嚴格的懲罰
口語·表達嚴厲懲罰
英文釋義
to impose severe punishment or penalties
例句
The judge threw the book at the repeat offender, giving him the maximum sentence.
典故來源
源自法律術語,指法官依據法律條文嚴懲罪犯,現泛指嚴厲懲罰。