throw the book at
严厉谴责和惩罚某人；对某人进行严格的惩罚
口语·表达严厉惩罚
英文释义
to impose severe punishment or penalties
例句
The judge threw the book at the repeat offender, giving him the maximum sentence.
典故来源
源自法律术语，指法官依据法律条文严惩罪犯，现泛指严厉惩罚。