See Also: hammering(dictionary)
Hammering the market(money)
Hammering the market(finance)

hammering (oh)



take a hammering/be given a hammering
to be attacked or defeated very severely
ĦĦThe city took a real hammering during the war.
the sound of someone hitting something with a hammer or with their hands
ĦĦThere was a loud hammering at the door.