putting the kibosh on Synonyms
Strongest:
- laying-off
- breaking-up
- giving-over
- halting
- shutting-off
- breaking
- cutting-out
- leaving-off
- knocking-off
- ending
- cutting-off
- desisting-from-
- having-done-with
- dropping
- breaking-off
- packing-up-or-in-
Strong:
- ceasing
- blocking
- scuttling
- demolishing
- quitting
- turning-back
- discontinuing
- closing-down-
- destroying
- detaining
- canning
- arresting
- holding-back
- killing
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putting the kibosh on Meaning
putting the kibosh on
to stop or end (something)
putting the kibosh on Sentence Examples
- The mayor's proposal faced stiff opposition, effectively putting the kibosh on any chance of its passage.
- The police raided the gambling den, putting the kibosh on the operation and arresting several suspects.
- The economic crisis put the kibosh on the company's expansion plans, forcing them to lay off workers.
- The heavy rain quickly put the kibosh on the outdoor concert, disappointing thousands of fans.
- The doctor put the kibosh on the patient's request for a third refill of her medication, citing concerns about addiction.
- The teacher's stern warning put the kibosh on any thoughts of misbehaving in class.
- The strict new regulations put the kibosh on the construction of the skyscraper, halting work indefinitely.
- The lack of funding put the kibosh on the research project, leaving scientists frustrated and disappointed.
- The broken water main put the kibosh on the family's vacation plans, as their travel arrangements were canceled.
- The angry mob put the kibosh on the politician's speech, preventing him from delivering his message.
FAQs About the word putting the kibosh on
to stop or end (something)
laying off, breaking up, giving over,halting, shutting off, breaking, cutting out, leaving off, knocking off, ending
carrying on, keeping up, continuing, running on, advancing,proceeding, following through (with), progressing, propelling, actuating
The mayor's proposal faced stiff opposition, effectively putting the kibosh on any chance of its passage.
The police raided the gambling den, putting the kibosh on the operation and arresting several suspects.
The economic crisis put the kibosh on the company's expansion plans, forcing them to lay off workers.
The heavy rain quickly put the kibosh on the outdoor concert, disappointing thousands of fans.
