What does the idiom To read the riot act mean?
- To review a book about a riot.
- To threaten someone with legal action.
- To deliver a stern warning or reprimand.
- To organize a protest or demonstration.
Explanation
"To read the riot act" means to give someone a strong warning or reprimand, often to prevent undesirable behavior.
Related MCQs
- An important person
- A person or thing of little importance
- A very intelligent person
- A wealthy person
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
- Feel sad
- Feel happy
- Feel energetic
- Feel angry
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
- Alarmed
- Agitated
- Pessimistic
- Altruistic
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
- Endorse
- Oppose
- Castigate
- Censure
- All of these
اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں
