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drop the hammer

VERB

shoot

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast execute explode fire hit hurl kill launch murder open fire

STRONG

bag barrage bombard catapult dispatch emit expel fling gun ignite loose plug pop project propel pump torpedo trigger zap

WEAK

bring down let fly let go with open up pick off pull the trigger set off throw lead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bear create fail

STRONG

conceal hold keep withhold

WEAK

backfire walk

Example Sentences

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“When working with legislative bodies, there are times for the executive to drop the hammer and take an adversarial approach,” he wrote.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2023

And if one of them tests positive for anything, the Breeders’ Cup board members will drop the hammer on Baffert.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2021

As he walked away from them, they repeatedly called out for him to drop the hammer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2021

Bosher wasn’t the only punter to drop the hammer on Sunday.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2018

As the trigger came back, the hammer would begin to rise and the barrel to turn over, and presently down would drop the hammer, and away would speed the ball.

From Roughing It, Part 1. by Twain, Mark

drop the hammer

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