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slam on the brakes

verb

Definitions

  1. To press down hard on the brakes of a vehicle in order to make it stop suddenly.

  2. To abruptly halt any activity or progress, especially due to problems or financial…

    To abruptly halt any activity or progress, especially due to problems or financial reasons.

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