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drop the hammer

An idiomatic expression meaning roughly "to explode in a fit of rage and fury", it is derived from the action of a firearm hammer "dropping" -- or striking -- the firing pin which in turn impacts the round and causes the mini explosion that results in a bullet or other projectile being launched at a high velocity out of the end of a barrel.

The expression can be used in several different variations with the above definition: 1) ...part. in a draconian way 2) ...leaving a wake of destruction in its path 3) ...against a very specific target with precision; etc.
"I have a clear shot of the target. Requesting permission to engage."
"You have the green light. Drop the hammer on that motherfucker."
BANG. Bad guy fall down.
by SaltoftheEarth March 20, 2014
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drop tones

Phrase. drop (verb) tones (noun)

The act of transmitting an electronic tone or set of tones by radio signal to alert a person or group of people. Terminology typically used by public safety dispatchers and emergency personnel.
Engine 11 to Fire Dispatch, drop tones for an additional EMT to respond to the scene of the accident.
by Bill V August 25, 2005
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drop some presents down the chimney

to take a dump, pinch a loaf, drop the kiddy's off at the pool, blast a dooky, bake a cake, take the browns to the superbowl, drop a deuce, drop a log, ect....
Yeah dude I'll be right there. Santa's gotta drop some presents down the chimney
by paranoya ding ding man January 21, 2009
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Drop your skincare routine

When someone has clear ass skin. The person who receives the sentence doesnt have to have a skincare routine and doesnt have to actually share the skincare routine as it can be meant as a compliment as well.
"Drop your skincare routine king, it's glowing"

"Wow Hannah's skin is gorgeous today. She should drop her skincare routine"
by _nobody.important_ October 28, 2020
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drop off the cosbies

Slang for taking a shit. Shortened from "dropping off the cosbies at the pool".
--> Dude, whats with the screwed up face?
---> Argh! Really need to drop off the cosbies man!
by Dion_B June 3, 2006
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drop nuggets

by 213eazy August 14, 2008
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drop dead, gorgeous

Drop Dead,Gorgeous is an amazing Screamo/Metal/hXc band from Denver Colorado.
Some of their influences include:
Norma Jean
The Bled
Fear Before the March of Flames
Underoath...

Amazing music and lyrics.
CHECK THEM OUTTT !
Person: Dude, wanna go see Drop Dead, Gorgeous tonight ?
Other person: FUCK YES.
by Cessaley July 16, 2006
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