Come down hard on (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "come down hard on (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Come down hard on (someone or something)

Come down hard on (someone or something) American British verb phrase

1. To treat someone harshly or with a strong rebuke
 

My younger brother came down so hard on me when I lost the game.

Since Mike realized that Marry was a fair-weather friend, he has come down so hard on her.

2. To fall and slam into something
 

Because of being attracted on the phone, Linda came down hard on the lamp - post.

Having wakened up and left the bed, my son came down hard on the door.

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Grammar and Usage of Come down hard on (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • come down hard on (someone or something)
  • to come down hard on (someone or something)
  • comes down hard on (someone or something)
  • came down hard on (someone or something)
  • coming down hard on (someone or something)

The verb "come" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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a heavy silence/atmosphere

 Used to describe a situation when people say nothing and feel worried, embarrassed or uncomfortable

Example:

A heavy silence fell upon the room after Jane refused John's proposal.

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