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Put-the-kibosh-on Definition

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verb

(idiomatic) To halt, stop, or squelch.

Someone really needs to go put the kibosh on that noisy party.
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Origin of Put-the-kibosh-on

  • See kibosh.

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Words Near Put-the-kibosh-on in the Dictionary

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  • put the pedal to the medal
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