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to bring the hammer down
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to criticize or punish someone very harshly
What is the origin of the idiom "bring the hammer down" and when to use it?
The idiom "bring the hammer down" is derived from the literal act of using a hammer to strike a surface forcefully. In a figurative sense, it implies taking strong and immediate measures to address a situation, enforce rules, or deliver consequences.
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Faced with repeated policy violations, the manager warned the employee that he would bring the hammer down if the behavior continued.
The referee decided to bring the hammer down and penalize the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.
In response to a surge in crime, the police chief declared a crackdown and promised to bring the hammer down on criminal activities in the city.
The school principal had to bring the hammer down when a series of incidents disrupted the learning environment.
The government announced strict measures to curb illegal activities, vowing to bring the hammer down on offenders.
