shove down one's throat
ram down one's throat
To force you to do or agree to (something not wanted or liked.)
We didn't want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but the planning committee shoved him down our throats.
The president was against the idea, but the club members rammed it down his throat.
showdown
A final challenge or confrontation during which both sides have to use all of their resources.
You cannot know a country's military strength until a final showdown occurs.
sign one's own death warrant
To cause your own death or the loss of something you want very much.
Mr. Carter had lung trouble, and the doctor told him he would sign his own death warrant if he didn't stop smoking.
When Jim's fiancee saw him on a date with another girl, he signed his own death warrant.
simmer down
To become less angry or excited; become calmer.
Tom got mad, but soon simmered down.
sit down
take a seat
To sit on a seat or resting place.
After gym class Jim was tired and was glad to sit down and rest.
We sat down on the park bench and watched the children play.
There aren't any more chairs, but you can take a seat on the floor.
slap down
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.
To put a quick stop to; refuse roughly.
The boss slapped down our idea of taking a nap on the job every afternoon.
slow down
To go more slowly than usual.
The road was slippery, so Mr. Jones slowed down the car.
Pat once could run a mile in five minutes, but now that he's older he's slowing down.
The car was going so fast that the motorist couldn’t slow it down enough to make the sharp curve.
You’re eating too fast to digest your food well. Slow down!
slowdown
A period of lesser activity, usually in the economic sphere.
We all hope the current slowdown in the economy will soon be over.