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.
(..) I'm here to make it all better. With just a... # Wave of my magic wand Your troubles will soon be gone # With a flick of the wrist and just a flash You'll land a prince with a ton of cash # A high-priced dress made by mice no less # Some crystal glass pumps And no more stress (..)2004 Shrek 2