come down hard on you vs. reprimand

[Simmon]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #17 "Idioms with come", question 2

Your mom is going to come down hard on you if you don't clean your room now.

(a) reprimand
(b) reward
(c) exonerate
(d) assist

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #17 "Idioms with come", answer 2

Your mom is going to reprimand you if you don't clean your room now.

Correct answer: (a) reprimand
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your mom is going to come down hard on you if you don't clean your room now.

Simmon

[Mister Micawber]

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'Come down hard' is informal; 'reprimand' is more formal.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber