The internet slang term “Read The Riot Act” means to scold or reprimand someone sternly for their actions or behavior. It implies confronting someone about their wrongdoing or misbehavior and delivering a strong verbal reprimand.
Examples:
1. After repeatedly causing disruptions in the classroom, the teacher finally decided to read the riot act to the misbehaving student, warning him about the consequences of his actions.
2. When I forgot to complete my work at the office, my boss called me into his office and read the riot act, emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines and the negative impact it had on the team’s productivity.
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