drop the hammer
Example Sentences
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The reason you have a personal conduct policy is to be able to drop the hammer in a situation such as this.
From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 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
As he walked away from them, they repeatedly called out for him to drop the hammer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2021
Bosher wasn’t the only punter to drop the hammer on Sunday.
From Slate • Dec. 23, 2018
As it is not practicable to drop the hammer directly on the head of the concrete piles, the driving is accomplished by the use of a special cap, Fig.
From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Gillette, Halbert Powers
