put a stopper on (something)

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

put a (or the) stopper on

cause something to end or become quiet.

See also: on, put, stopper

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put a stopper on
put a stop to
put a stop to (something)
put an end to (something)
put by
put (something) by
put a cap on
put a cap on (something)
put (one's) back into (something)
put (something) in with (someone or something)

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