The linebacker loves to lay the wood on opposing players.
lay the wood
idiomto deliver a strong, powerful hit or play
During the final quarter, the defender stepped up and laid the wood on the runner to force a fumble.
With the championship on the line, the veteran safety anticipated the route and laid the wood on the wide receiver, effectively ending the drive.
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give someone wood
To cause someone to have an erection, usually due to sexual arousal.
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knock on wood
To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
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lay a finger on
To merely touch.
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lay an anchor to the windward
To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.
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lay an egg
To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.
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lay at someone's door
To blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).
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lay by the heels
To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.
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lay down the law
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.