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• Verbe à particule utilisé pour indiquer une action brusque ou violente, comme appuyer fortement sur quelque chose (par exemple les freins), ou pour critiquer vivement quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A phrasal verb used to indicate applying something forcefully, such as brakes, or criticizing someone or something harshly.

indénombrable · transitif · phrasal, séparable

1. Apply brakes suddenlyinformal

   To press a brake pedal in a vehicle very hard and quickly, often to avoid an accident.

   écraser la pédale de frein

   • He slammed on the brakes when a dog ran into the street.
   • She had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front.
   • The driver slammed on the brakes, causing the tires to screech.

   Antonymescoastcruise

2. Put on forcefullyinformal

   To put something on, like a hat or a coat, with a quick, forceful motion.

   Enfoncer (un vêtement) brusquement

   • He slammed on his hat and ran out the door.
   • She slammed on her coat and rushed to the meeting.
   • He slammed on his backpack and left the house.

   Synonymesclap onslap on

Verbe de baseslam