put one’s foot down

(verb) to take a strict opinion or viewpoint when you are in charge

Example Sentences:

I’m sorry sir, but you cannot buy a Nintendo Wii because they are sold out. If you bother me one more time, I will have to put my foot down and ask you to leave.

Kids: We want to go to Disneyland!
Dad: No, we’re going to Paris.
Kids: But we want to go to Disneyland!
Dad: We’re going to Paris, and I’m putting my foot down!
Kids: You are so unfair!

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Similar idioms:

1. lay down the law
2. that’s that
3. hit the road
4. call off
5. set foot
6. take charge of
7. put one’s foot in one’s mouth
8. on foot
9. start off on the wrong foot
10. put one’s best foot forward
11. shoot oneself in the foot
12. get one’s foot in the door