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To provide specific references from an authoritative book, as the Bible or a book of statutes or rules, to support a statement.
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To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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lay down »
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate .
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lay down the law »
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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show the flag »
Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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talk out one's ass »
To speak authoritatively on a subject which one actually knows little about; to exaggerate.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
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