What's meaning that expression "The judge threw the book at him"?
I have seen this expression on website. Full sentence is: "Have you got the real meaning of "The judge threw the book at him", yet? Please, don't take the translate literally, unless you want to make any mistake"

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The judge sentenced the defendant to a severe punishment.

The judge probably gave the maximum sentence or fine that the law books/legislation would allow.

So he didn't actually throw the book, but the punishments suggested or allowed by the book or legislation did land upon the accused person.

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http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/throw+the+book+at

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A judge who was really tough :)

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