Phrasal Verbs

crack down

This page is about the phrasal verb crack down

Meaning

to start enforcing a law or a rule more strictly

Synonym

clamp down

For example

  • crack down There's too much cheating in exams, so the teachers are cracking down and expelling anyone who's caught.

  • crack down on sb/sth The police are cracking down on drunk drivers, so if you drink before you drive you might end up in jail.

Quick Quiz

The prime minister has promised to crack down on

a. bad weather

b. good drivers

c. corrupt politicians
a) bad weather b) good drivers c) corrupt politicians

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