slap down

Example Sentences

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Asia was mixed, with the Supreme Court's decision last Friday to slap down many of US President Donald Trump's tariffs seen largely benefiting regional economies.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

"What you want for a quizmaster are actual cards, which you can deploy to good effect when exasperated. You can't slap down a screen. It also means there's less eye contact with the teams."

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023

Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg predicted that the earlier slap down of her rulings by an appeals court could make Cannon think twice about potentially controversial rulings.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2023

Runner-up: Ever see someone actually slap down a punt like blocking a shot in basketball?

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022

His shoes slap down on the old porch planks.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor