puts the kibosh on Synonyms
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puts the kibosh on Meaning
puts the kibosh on
to stop or end (something)
puts the kibosh on Sentence Examples
- The heavy rain put the kibosh on our outdoor picnic plans.
- The unexpected traffic jam put the kibosh on our timely arrival.
- The doctor's diagnosis put the kibosh on my hopes of a quick recovery.
- The lack of funding put the kibosh on the new research project.
- The political scandal put the kibosh on the candidate's presidential campaign.
- The broken down car put the kibosh on our road trip.
- The strict regulations put the kibosh on the expansion of our business.
- The discovery of environmental hazards put the kibosh on the construction project.
- The negative reviews put the kibosh on the movie's box office success.
- The global pandemic put the kibosh on international travel for the foreseeable future.
FAQs About the word puts the kibosh on
to stop or end (something)
has done with, breaks up, cuts off, gives over, desists (from), packs (up or in),halts, ends, breaks, leaves off
continues, carries on, proceeds, runs on, advances, progresses,keeps up, follows through (with), impels, actuates
The heavy rain put the kibosh on our outdoor picnic plans.
The unexpected traffic jam put the kibosh on our timely arrival.
The doctor's diagnosis put the kibosh on my hopes of a quick recovery.
The lack of funding put the kibosh on the new research project.
