Our boss 'came down on us like a ton of bricks' [=got very angry at us] when he found out we had missed the meeting.
The loss of his job 'hit him like a ton of bricks'. [=hit him very hard; made him very upset, unhappy, etc.]
I still have a 'ton' to do before the guests arrive.
(..) - Try it. I'll see you in court, motherfucker! Think I'll see you in court first, motherfucker. Now you have a criminal record. And you owe me a shit ton of money. - I'm good for it. - No, you're not. - You're unemployed. - Which is why I was seeking comfort in the arms (..)2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12