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pull the plug

to do something which prevents an activity from continuing, especially to stop giving money. If the viewing figures drop much further, the TV company will pull the plug on the whole series. (often + on)

See also: plug, pull

pull the plug (on something)

to stop something from continuing. The judge is threatening to pull the plug on TV coverage of the trial.

See also: plug, pull

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