drop the hammer

Example Sentences

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Given Goodell’s history of agitation with public outcry, he might just drop the hammer himself, which would undermine the new punishment process and probably trigger lawsuit hell.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022

She will point to the screen, admire the bling, marvel at the production, then casually drop the hammer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2022

And if one of them tests positive for anything, the Breeders’ Cup board members will drop the hammer on Baffert.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Bosher wasn’t the only punter to drop the hammer on Sunday.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2018

All her colour—she had a fair share of it—had gone from her cheeks, and Dolly was in two minds whether she should drop the hammer and weep.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend