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lower the boom (American informal) to suddenly stop someone doing something you do not approve of Dad lowered the boom. I have to stay in the next two weekends. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On the sprayer, they run the pump and fold and raise and lower the boom. Yet, Hammell can convincingly cite cases of the FDA using "jack-booted thug" tactics to lower the boom on alternative medicine and dietary supplements. He uses the combine's header lift to raise and lower the boom. |
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