English

Verb

lower the boom

1. (idiomatic) To use one's superior physical strength.
   • 1947, Hy Heath, Johnny Lange, Clancy Lowered the Boom

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

2. (idiomatic, with "on") To suddenly overpower.

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