verb
Meaning 1
To use one's superior physical strength.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
lower the boom
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verb
Meaning 2
To scold severely.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- When Jack came back late from lunch, the team leader really lowered the boom on him.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: den Marsch blasen — to scold severely
- German: eine Standpauke halten — to scold severely
- German: herunterputzen — to scold severely
- German: zur Minna machen — to scold severely
- German: einen Anschiss verpassen — to scold severely