lower the boom

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Definition of lower the boom in English English dictionary

To suddenly overpower

When Jack came back late from lunch, the team leader really lowered the boom on him.

To use one's superior physical strength

Whenever he got his Irish up, Clancy lowered the boom.

Hyphenation

Low·er the boom

Turkish pronunciation

lōır dhi bum

Pronunciation

/ˈlōər ᴛʜē ˈbo͞om/ /ˈloʊɜr ðiː ˈbuːm/