lower the boom
Example Sentences
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Three years later, Bruener’s punting/kicking services are no longer needed … which has allowed the Husky legacy to lower the boom.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2022
Insist we must, or we’ll lower the boom: No “consulting with Richard” when you’re on Zoom.
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2020
Why wouldn’t the county lower the boom on those who harbor bed bugs?
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2015
Sometimes the prospect of harm is so great that regulators make clear they'll lower the boom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2015
He personally conducted only those cases that would give him ironclad publicity; he preferred to lower the boom on a lighter charge than chance an acquittal.
From The Fourth R by Smith, George Oliver
