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Put your foot down

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Assertive TonePlay
Implies establishing authority or enforcing rules, often by a person in charge. SlideDad put his foot down about my bedtime; no more late nights.
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Though firm, it's not hostile or aggressive; it's more of a boundary-setting expression. SlideThe teacher put her foot down about cellphones in class, but she was still polite.
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This phrase is metaphorical and does not involve physical movement. SlideWhen employees asked for less work, the boss put his foot down.
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