put a stop to

put a stop to (something)

To stop, cease, or conclude something. I'm going to put a stop to the corruption in this department once and for all! I wish my parents would put a stop to their bickering and just be civil to one another!

See also: put, stop, to

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put a stop to something

 and put an end to something

to bring something to an end. I want you to put a stop to all this bad behavior. Please put an end to this conversation.

See also: put, stop, to

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