to come down on somebody like a ton of bricks

Definition und Bedeutung von „ come down on somebody like a ton of bricks“ im Englischen

to come down on somebody like a ton of bricks
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to punish someone in a manner more violent or severe than they deserve

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Aware of the potential consequences, Mark hesitated to criticize the boss's decision, fearing that management would come down on him like a ton of bricks.
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