The police will crack down on drivers who speed.
crack down
idiomTo take harsh action (against), as when enforcing a law more stringently than before.
The city decided to crack down on illegal parking after residents complained about blocked driveways.
Following a series of security breaches, the administration resolved to crack down on unauthorized access to the sensitive research laboratory.
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crack a crust
To make a living.
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crack a fat
To get an erection of the penis.
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crack a smile
To smile, especially while attempting not to.
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crack of dawn
The first moment of daylight; the instant at which sunrise begins.
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crack through
To penetrate
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crack up
To laugh.
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employ a steam engine to crack a nut
To carry out a simple task in an overcomplicated manner.
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fair crack of the whip
Let's have an equitable attempt, match, or process. Used as an appeal for reasonableness.