| English | Russian |
| throw mud at | гнать на |
| throw the book at | осудить на срок (someone) |
| throw the book at | подвергнуть суровой критике (someone) |
| throw the book at | сделать выговор (someone) |
| throw the book at | наказать (someone) |
| throw the book at | дать максимальный срок (someone) |