throw the book at sb informalto punish someone as severely as possible or charge them with as many offences as possible从严惩罚某人; 从严起诉某人:•If you get caught they'll throw the book at you!如果你被抓住，他们会从严惩罚你！throw the ˈbook at sb(informal)to punish sb who has committed an offence as severely as possible从严惩处（罪犯） |