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to jam (on) the brake
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to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly
Informal
Example
I had to jam the brakes when the car in front of me suddenly stopped.
He jammed the brakes, swerving to avoid hitting the deer on the road.
She nearly jammed the brakes, but caught herself just in time to avoid the red light.
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