put the kibosh on something
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Определение и Значение "put the kibosh on something "

to put the kibosh on something
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портить или мешать чему-то происходить или продолжаться

to make an attempt to prevent something from continuing or happening
to [put] the kibosh on {sth} definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "put the kibosh on something" and when to use it?

The idiom "put the kibosh on something" does not have a well-documented origin, but it is commonly used to convey the idea of stopping something abruptly, often with a firm and definitive decision.

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Teachers and parents are constantly putting the kibosh on their fun.
The rainstorm put the kibosh on our outdoor picnic, so we had to move it indoors.
The unexpected budget cuts put the kibosh on the company's expansion plans.
You may be disappointed when a rainy day puts the kibosh on your picnic plans.
Susan's disapproval put the kibosh on our proposal to change the office layout.
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