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Lower the boom

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  1. 1
    To use one's superior physical strength. idiomatic

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

  2. 2
    To scold severely. idiomatic

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

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