How is the phrase aplicar todo el peso de la ley a translated from Spanish to English

English translation
throw the book at
phrase

Castigar o procesar a alguien con la máxima dureza posible.

To punish or prosecute someone as severely as possible.

Examples with “aplicar todo el peso de la ley a”

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  • El juez decidió aplicarle todo el peso de la ley. — The judge decided to throw the book at him.

  • ¿Deberíamos aplicar todo el peso de la ley a los culpables? — Should we throw the book at those found guilty?

  • Espero que esta vez no le apliquen todo el peso de la ley. — I hope they don't throw the book at her this time.

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