Smack down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "smack down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-10-24 02:10

Meaning of Smack down

Synonyms:

rebuke someone for , slap down

Smack down American slang verb phrase

To violently or conclusively defeat or beat someone, especially in a fight or contest

No more of your cheek or I will smack you down right now.

He has been smacked down in the final round.

To put something down (onto something else) with a hard hit

She smacked the document down on my desk, asking for a clarification why this month's revenue is rapidly declining.

He smacked down the car key on the table and left the house.

To rebut, discard or disprove something easily, effectively or powerfully 

I can't believe my project idea was so quickly smacked down.

She abuses her position as a manager to smack down my plan for no reason.

Other phrases about:

to throw in the towel

 To quit; to give up, stop doing something because you know that you cannot succeed; admit defeat

another/the final nail in the coffin
An event that causes the end or failure of something.
ownage

The action of completely dominating or defeating someone, often in a sport or game

run (someone or something) close

To nearly beat someone else in a competition; to be nearly as good, successful, excellent as someone/something else

Meet your Waterloo
To be defeated by a very strong person or by a difficult problem

Grammar and Usage of Smack down

Verb Forms

  • smacked down
  • smacking down
  • smacks down

The verb "smack" should be conjugated according to its tense. A noun or pronoun might be used between "smack" and "down".

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