How is the phrase appliquer la peine maximale à translated from French to English

English translation
throw the book at
phrase

Punir ou poursuivre quelqu'un avec la plus grande sévérité possible.

To punish or prosecute someone as severely as possible.

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  • Le juge a décidé de lui appliquer la peine maximale. — The judge decided to throw the book at him.

  • Faut-il appliquer la peine maximale à ceux qui sont reconnus coupables ? — Should we throw the book at those found guilty?

  • J'espère qu'ils ne lui appliqueront pas la peine maximale cette fois. — I hope they don't throw the book at her this time.

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