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Put the tin lid on it
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To be one final unwelcome event that rounds off a series of problems or misfortunes.
"I got a flat tyre, then the heater broke, and then, just to put the tin lid on it, I ran out of petrol."
Synonyms
ring down the curtain
come to a close
terminate
close out
close
wrap up
end in tears
finish with
have something over with
close the book on
tie up loose ends
include
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