slam (redirected from slams into)

slam someone or something down

to drive or strike someone or something downward. The wrestler slammed his opponent down hard. He slammed down his opponent and injured him.

slam something down (on something) and slam something down (onto something)

to bang something down onto something. She slammed her fist down on the table in anger. Karen slammed down her fist onto the table.

slam dunk 

1. Lit. [in basketball] a goal scored by shooting the ball down from above the rim. He was wide open and scored on an easy slam dunk.

2. Fig. an action or accomplishment that is easily done. Finishing that project with all his experience should be a slam dunk for George.

See also: dunk

slam into someone or something

to crash into someone or something. The race car—out of control—slammed into the stands. The bus slammed into a truck.

slam the brakes on

to push on a vehicle's brakes suddenly and hard. (The can be replaced by a possessive pronoun.) The driver in front of me slammed her brakes on and I nearly ran into her. Don't slam on your brakes when the road is wet.

See also: brake

slam the door in someone's face 

1. Lit. to swing a door closed with force while someone is standing in the doorway. I didn't know Todd was behind me and I accidentally slammed the door in his face. Please don't slam the door in my face!

2. Fig. suddenly to withdraw an opportunity from someone. The events of the last week effectively slammed the door in my face for future employment. We slammed the door in Bill's face since he was so rude when we interviewed him.

See also: door, face