sledgehammer

sledge-hammer argument

A strong argument that eliminates all opposition. I really want to win the debate next week, so I'm preparing a real sledge-hammer argument.

(British & Australian)

to do something with more force than is necessary to achieve the result you want

Usage notes: A sledgehammer is a large, heavy tool with a wooden handle and a metal head that is used for hitting things.

Sending ten men to arrest one small boy was a clear case of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Antton	-	Basque
Yazmin	YAZ-min	English (Modern)
VÉRonique	ve-ro-NEEK	French
Jackson	JAK-sən	English
Kazuki	kah-zoo-kee	Japanese
Curt	[kə:t]