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Drop the hammer meaning

What does the saying 'Drop the hammer' mean?

Idiom: Drop the hammer

Meaning:

When someone drops the hammer, they are trying very hard to prove something, like the police dropping the hammer on a potential criminal.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Police & Crime | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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