lower the boom

短语

[法] 采取严厉措施, 禁止

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To use one's superior physical strength.

    习语
  2. 2.

    To scold severely.

    习语

    When Jack came back late from lunch, the team leader really lowered the boom on him.