auf den Tisch hauen
Translation
to bang on the table, to put one's foot down, to make a stand
Examples
Er hat wütend auf den Tisch gehauen.
He angrily banged on the table.
Jetzt muss mal jemand auf den Tisch hauen.
Now someone has to put their foot down.
Grammar Patterns
to put one's foot down auf den Tisch hauen Now someone has to put their foot down.
Similar Words
ein Machtwort sprechen (to lay down the law), sich durchsetzen (to assert oneself)
Etymology
Literally 'to hit/bang on the table', from 'auf den Tisch' (onto the table) + 'hauen' (to hit, strike).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone in a meeting, frustrated, finally banging their fist on the table to get everyone's attention and make a strong point.