Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put one's foot down
idiom
/pʊt wʌnz fʊt daʊn/
Definition
To assertively state one’s opinion or to insist on something, especially to stop someone from doing something.
Examples
- When the school decided to enforce a stricter dress code, the principal put her foot down to ensure everyone followed the new rules.
- After months of negotiating, he finally put his foot down and refused to agree to any further concessions.
- She put her foot down about the pets sleeping on the furniture.
Meaning
This phrase often implies taking a firm stand in a situation, usually to enforce rules or boundaries.
Synonyms
- take a stand
- draw the line
- lay down the law
