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
Sometimes the prospect of harm is so great that regulators make clear they'll lower the boom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2015
“But we try to help students. We are an educational institution, after all. We’re not really here to lower the boom on them. We’re here to help them learn from their mistakes.”
From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2014
"Ready to lower the boom, Mr. Christian!" bellowed St. Simon.
From Anchorite by Schelling, George Luther
