Stop griping or complaining. A possessive adjective can be used between "stop" and "bellyaching."A: "But I don't like broccoli!" B: "Just stop bellyaching and eat it!"If the kids don't stop their bellyaching soon, I'm going to turn this car around and take us right back home.
See also: bellyache, stop
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To stop doing or using something abruptly and completely. The phrase is most often used to describe the cessation of an addiction. A noun or pronoun can be used between "stop" and "cold."I tried quitting smoking for several years, using nicotine patches, gums, and even hypnotherapy. Eventually, I just had to stop cold turkey and rely on my own willpower.I'm so impressed that you were able to stop gambling cold turkey!
See also: cold, stop, turkey
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To prevent a bank check or wire transfer from being honored or processed and having the funds leave an account.The bank stopped payment when they suspected that the signature on the check had been forged.Unfortunately, as the direct debit has already been issued for this month, you'll have to call the bank to stop payment.
See also: payment, stop
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To abruptly stop doing something.The sudden blaring of the alarm caused me to stop short on my way down the hall.
See also: short, stop
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stop short
1. Also, stop one short. Check abruptly, as in When we tried to cross the street, the barrier stopped us short. [Early 1300s]
2. Cause someone to stop speaking, as in I was about to tell them the date when my father stopped me short. [Late 1800s]
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