Question
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase bold in the sentence. Rohan tried to explain his actions, but his boss read him the riot act.Solution
The idiom "read someone the riot act" means to give someone a severe warning or scolding, usually to make them stop misbehaving. Rohanâs boss reprimanding him fits this meaning.
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