The idiom "come to a grinding halt" means to suddenly stop or come to a complete standstill, often after a period of gradual slowing down. The phrase is believed to have originated in the early 20th century and is often used to describe a situation or process that has stopped abruptly and unexpectedly. The phrase often implies that the event or process in question was moving slowly or gradually before stopping completely.

What is the origin of the idiom "come to a grinding halt" and when to use it?

英語での「 come to a grinding halt」の定義と意味

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