put the whammy on (one)

put the whammy on (one)

To curse one. A "whammy" is an evil spell typically bestowed upon one's enemies. I think my ex-girlfriend put the whammy on me or something, because I can't get a date anymore. My favorite team is playing for the championship, so I put the whammy on their opponents.
See also: on, put, whammy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have the honor of (doing something)
  • have the honour of something/of doing something
  • whammy
  • double whammy
  • a double whammy
  • be honored
  • be/feel honoured
  • curse (someone or oneself) for (something)
  • curse for
  • cursed