put on the clamps

To slow down, impede, or stop one's activity or progress. We had to put on the clamps when we found out investors were pulling out of the company. I think the government should put on the clamps regarding its spending, or it's going to find itself in insurmountable debt.

See also: clamp, on, put

See also:

put on the brakes
put the clamps on
put the clamps on (someone or something)
put the clamps on someone/something
put the brakes on
put the brakes on (someone or something)
put the brakes on something
shoot (oneself) in the foot
shoot oneself in the foot
shoot oneself in the foot, to

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