(originally, US, informal) To take action.
Naturally, the Frat Boy and the Toadmeister decided to hold a contest to see who could “drop the hammer” with Pippi first.
“For sure. How can they disappoint us if we're already completely disappointed? Rebuild some good will with the customers, THEN drop the hammer. Otherwise, nobody cares!”
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