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crack down |
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crack down (on someone or something) to put limits on someone or something; to become strict about enforcing rules about someone or something. The police cracked down on the street gangs. They cracked down once last year too. See also: crack crack down (on somebody/something) to take strong action to stop something bad from continuing The university is taking steps to crack down on underage drinking on campus. Countries that used to ignore terrorist groups in their midst are starting to crack down. See also: crack How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That crack down in the back lane at Edmonton, Blathers,' said Mr. |
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