read the riot act (to) (Meaning)

read the riot act (to)

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The teacher read the riot act to the students after their disruptive behavior escalated.
The boss sternly read the riot act to the employees who had consistently missed deadlines.
The general read the riot act to the soldiers, warning them of severe consequences if they broke regulations.
The mayor read the riot act to the protesters, demanding an immediate end to their unlawful activities.
The father read the riot act to his son after he was caught breaking curfew repeatedly.
The police chief read the riot act to the neighborhood watch group, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and crime prevention.
The principal read the riot act to the administration after a series of student disciplinary incidents.
The coach read the riot act to the team after a dismal performance at a recent tournament.
The CEO read the riot act to the board of directors, demanding accountability for the company's financial losses.
The government read the riot act to the opposition party, warning them to cease their obstructionism and work towards a compromise.

criticize, blame, lecture, reprimand, rant (at), rail (at or against), call down, dress down,scold, lambast

endorse,approve, indorse, sanction,praise, laud,extol, extoll

The teacher read the riot act to the students after their disruptive behavior escalated.

The boss sternly read the riot act to the employees who had consistently missed deadlines.

The general read the riot act to the soldiers, warning them of severe consequences if they broke regulations.

The mayor read the riot act to the protesters, demanding an immediate end to their unlawful activities.