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lemon law

idiom

A law dealing with defective items, especially automobiles, and the rights of consumers.


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Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    do me a lemon

    Expresses disbelief.

  2. 02

    have the law of

    To take legal action against someone.

  3. 03

    lay down the law

    To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.

  4. 04

    long arm of the law

    The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.

  5. 05

    one's word is law

    One's requests or orders must be fulfilled.

  6. 06

    suck a lemon

    To be in a sour or negative mood.

  7. 07

    take the law into one's own hands

    To punish someone according to one's own idea of justice, without consideration for the role of law enforcement authorities.

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