Take (one) in tow phrase
To offer support or give advice to someone who is less experienced than you over a period of time.
If he hadn't taken me in tow, I wouldn't have known how to write such a great letter to apply for a scholarship.
I took him in tow because I realized that he had the potentials to develop in this field.
Used to raise caution
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
To assist someone to do something illegal or wrong
Use one's influence and power to support someone
The verb "take" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
To punish someone or something harshly
He's a really strict teacher, so he'll definitely lower the boom on you if you don't do your homework.