How is the phrase tomando medidas duras translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Cracking down
phrase

Actuando con firmeza para acabar con algo.

Taking strong action to stop something.

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  • La policía está tomando medidas duras contra el aparcamiento ilegal. — Police are cracking down on illegal parking.

  • Tomando medidas duras contra quienes no pagan el billete, la ciudad ahorró dinero. — By cracking down on fare dodging, the city saved money.

  • ¿De verdad están tomando medidas duras o solo hablan? — Are they really cracking down, or just talking?

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