The heavy mob/brigade

noun

A group of people who use physical strength or force to handle a difficult situation, often in an aggressive or violent manner.

The management called in the heavy mob to deal with the protesting employees.
Visual representation of "the heavy mob/brigade" - A group of people who use physical strength or force to handle a difficult situation, often in an aggressive or violent manner.

Often appears as...

  • call in the heavy mob
  • face the heavy mob

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A group of specialists or experts brought in to resolve a difficult or complicated issue.

The company brought in the heavy brigade to sort out their IT problems.
Visual representation of "the heavy mob/brigade" - A group of specialists or experts brought in to resolve a difficult or complicated issue.

Often appears as...

  • call in the heavy brigade
  • bring in the heavy brigade

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

noun

A group of people who use physical strength or force to handle a difficult situation, often in an aggressive or violent manner.

The management called in the heavy mob to deal with the protesting employees.
Visual representation of "the heavy mob/brigade" - A group of people who use physical strength or force to handle a difficult situation, often in an aggressive or violent manner.

Often appears as...

  • call in the heavy mob
  • face the heavy mob

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

noun

A group of specialists or experts brought in to resolve a difficult or complicated issue.

The company brought in the heavy brigade to sort out their IT problems.
Visual representation of "the heavy mob/brigade" - A group of specialists or experts brought in to resolve a difficult or complicated issue.

Often appears as...

  • call in the heavy brigade
  • bring in the heavy brigade

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
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Connotation

Implies a rough approach to solving problems, sometimes hinting at excessive force.

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When negotiations failed, they sent in the heavy mob.
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Negative Tone

Usually suggests disapproval of the methods used by such a group.

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The heavy mob wasn't really necessary to quieten the crowd.
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Not Literal

Can be used metaphorically to describe any assertive approach, not just physical force.

Illustration for Not Literal
Our legal team is the heavy mob of contract disputes.
Visual representation of the word "The heavy mob/brigade"

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