The boss will bring down the hammer if you are late again.
bring down the hammer
idiomTo treat very harshly.
After the team missed the deadline for the third time, the manager decided to bring down the hammer on everyone involved.
The regulatory agency finally brought down the hammer on the corporation, imposing massive fines for their long-standing history of environmental negligence.
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bring a knife to a gunfight
To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.
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bring a lump to someone's throat
To engender a strong emotional reaction.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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bring down the curtain
To bring something to an end.
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bring down the house
To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.
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bring forward
To call up for consideration.
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bring home
To earn (money).
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bring home the bacon
To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.