Throw the book at: Definition with Throw the book at Pictures and Photos

Definition of Throw the book at

1. Verb. (transitive idiomatic informal) To charge with or convict of as many crimes as possible. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive idiomatic informal) To apply the harshest possible punishment to. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Throw The Book At

throw one's weight around
throw out
throw out of kilter
throw overboard
throw pillow
throw pillows
throw rug
throw shapes
throw signs
throw smoke

throw somebody a curve
throw someone a bone
throw stick
throw the baby out with the bathwater
throw the book at (current term)
throw to the dogs
throw to the wind
throw to the wolves
throw together
throw true

throw under the bus
throw up
throw up one's hands
throwable
throwaway
throwaway(a)
throwaway(p)
throwaway line
throwaways

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