clamp down (on) coll. подавлять; прекращать; стать требовательнее к кому-л. The government has promised to clamp down on criminal activity. The government has promised to clamp down on young criminals. We must clamp down now, before it's too late to stop the trouble....
bring to bear on влиять, воздействовать The combined efforts of all the trade unions will be brought to bear on the government to persuade it to change its mind. A strong influence must be brought to bear on the government to reduce taxes....
