put the whammy on
Example Sentences
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Because you’re so inspired they put the whammy on, they’re allergic to you, and they have hard feelings.
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2022
When the defense is making a stand deep in Princeton territory, Kazmaier watches from the bench with his helmet off, so as not to put the "whammy" on them.
From Time Magazine Archive
Practically everybody who patronizes ballpark concession stands has seen green hot dogs, but the Pirates' are plastic imitations supposedly endowed with magic powers that put the whammy on opposing players.
From Time Magazine Archive
The day before the ratification vote, dissenting Senators sought to tie a spate of qualifications to the pact�any one of which could have put the whammy on the whole works.
From Time Magazine Archive
This time they ain't none of them screwy Venusians to put the whammy on him, and he's doing okay.
From Hoiman and the Solar Circuit by Dewey, Gordon
