The British disease noun
Used in reference to the period of the economic stagnation that troubled British people, government, or society in the 1970s and early 1980s
No one wants the British disease to revisit.
To hit, attack or strike someone in a way that causes serious injury or death
Times of struggle, hardship or unhappiness
1. Used when a boat or vessel collide with something
2. Used when one does something that he or she is not allowed to do, especially disobeying rules or laws
A denial-of-service attack.
To reproach someone, to show disdain; to smack someone with the backside of one's hand.