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lower the boom

An expression probably originating in a nautical setting, where misdemeanors and mischief results in punishment.
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Avast there! Mr. Bucklesbee, just one more a'spittin' over the rail and I'll lower the boom on you with my cat o' nine tails!

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Submitted by WerterBuch on June 22, 2015

Additional definitions for 'lower the boom':

lower the boomTo suddenly overpower, with "on".
lower the boomTo use one's superior physical strength; clobber.
Lower the BoomTo strictly punish; to restrict one to the rules
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