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brake
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put the brakes on
to stop an activity. The government has put the brakes on any further spending.

hit the brakes
to suddenly slow down or stop a vehicle. Maggie hit the brakes, making her car go out of control.
See also: hit

put the brakes on someone/something

to slow or stop the progress of someone or something. People who live here want to put the brakes on plans to build so many new houses. More than a foot of snow on the ground put the brakes on travel in the region.


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