How to Pronounce "lower the boom"
expression
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbum
LOH-er thuh BOOM
ˈləʊə/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːm
LOH-uh thuh BOOM
Definition
To punish someone severely or take strict, decisive action, often after a warning or period of tolerance. Commonly used when a rule has finally been enforced strongly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbum
British English
ˈləʊə/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH-er thuh BOOM
UK
LOH-uh thuh BOOM
Listen in Context
If you keep breaking the rules, the teacher will lower the boom.
The company decided to lower the boom on late employees.
Mom had to lower the boom after we made a mess in the kitchen.
The boss finally lowered the boom after months of warning everyone about deadlines.