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mean business - expression. to be very serious; to be earnest

sheriff - n. an elected official who is in charge of enforcing the law in a county or town of the U.S.​

billboard - n. ​a large sign, usually for advertisements, that is next to a road, on the side of a building, etc.​

outrage - n. ​extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong​

toe the line - expression.​ to follow rules; to do what is expected

raging - adj. very wild and violent​

misogyny - n. ​a hatred of women

wield - v.​ to have and use (power, influence, etc.)​

lag - v. to move more slowly than others : to fail to walk or move as quickly as others​

landscape - n. ​a particular area of activity​