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close/shut the door on
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close/shut the door on something

to make it impossible for something to happen, especially a plan or a solution to a problem. There are fears that this latest move might have closed the door on a peaceful solution.

See also: close, door, shut

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shuffle
shuffle off this mortal coil
shut
shut down
Shut face/gob/mouth/trap
shut off
shut out

shut the door on
shut up
shut up like a clam
shut up shop
shuttle diplomacy
shy
shy away from
shy of

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