spike guns

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spike somebody's guns

to spoil someone's plans

Usage notes: In the past, soldiers put spikes (= thin, pointed pieces of metal) into their enemies' guns in order to stop them working.

The African runner spiked her guns, overtaking her in the final minute.

See also: gun

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