How to Pronounce "lower the boom on"
expression
LOH-er thuh BOOM awn
LOH-uh thuh BOOM on
Definition
To punish, scold, or take very strict action against someone who broke rules or behaved badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbum/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ˈləʊə/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːm/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH-er thuh BOOM awn
UK
LOH-uh thuh BOOM on
Listen in Context
The teacher lowered the boom on students who were cheating.
My parents lowered the boom on me when I came home late.
The manager finally lowered the boom on the lazy workers.
If you keep breaking the rules, they'll lower the boom on you sooner or later.