put the whammy on (one)
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To curse one. A "whammy" is an evil spell typically bestowed upon one's enemies. I think my ex-girlfriend put the whammy on me or something, because I can't get a date anymore. My favorite team is playing for the championship, so I put the whammy on their opponents.
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