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Slam on the brakes

Verb

Definitions

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

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

Synonyms

jam on the brakes put on the brakes put the hammer down ride the brakes slam slam the door on stop short pull over put one's foot down brake check shut down put the pedal to the metal

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