slap somebody down phrasal verb British English (see also slap)
to rudely tell someone that their suggestions, questions, ideas etc are stupid

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slap down
slap (someone/something) down
to refuse to accept someone's plan or idea.
The judge slapped down every objection raised by the defense attorney.

They applied for a permit and the building department slapped them down.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of slap down (= to bring under control by hitting)

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slap something down
slap (someone/something) down
to refuse to accept someone's plan or idea.
The judge slapped down every objection raised by the defense attorney.

They applied for a permit and the building department slapped them down.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of slap down (= to bring under control by hitting)

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slap down
• slap (someone or something) down
to rebuke/reject someone or something
My boss slapped my proposal down soon after the meeting started.

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slap something down
• slap (someone or something) down
to rebuke/reject someone or something
My boss slapped my proposal down soon after the meeting started.

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slap down
v., slang
1. To stop (someone, usually in a lower position or job) from doing or saying something, in a rough way or with a scolding; silence.
When Billy talked back, the teacher slapped him down.
2. To put a quick stop to; refuse roughly.
The boss slapped down our idea of taking a nap on the job every afternoon.

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