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- 77. stop for (someone or something)
- 78. put a stop to (something)
76. come to a stopTo stop, cease, or conclude.Every driver came to a stop as the police car, with its flashing lights and siren, sped by.Our research came to a stop after a sudden reduction in funding. See also: come, stop, to Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. come to a stop[for someone or something] to stop moving or happening. The bus finally came to a stop so I could get off. The dog's barking finally came to a stop. See also: come, stop, to McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 77. stop for (someone or something)1. To cease moving for some amount of time.Boy, I'm really out of shape! Can we stop for a few minutes until I catch my breath?We're going to stop for a few day's at my cousin's house on our way to Florida. 2. To stop driving one's vehicle temporarily in order to do or acquire something.Mom, can we stop for ice cream on the way home?The police officer made me stop for a roadside sobriety test. 3. To stop driving one's vehicle so that someone can board.You really should stop for hitchhikers, you know.I thought they were going to stop for me, but then they just drove off instead. See also: for, stop Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. 78. put a stop to (something)To stop, cease, or conclude something.I'm going to put a stop to the corruption in this department once and for all!I wish my parents would put a stop to their bickering and just be civil to one another! See also: put, stop, to Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. put a stop to somethingand put an end to something to bring something to an end. I want you to put a stop to all this bad behavior. Please put an end to this conversation. See also: put, stop, to McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Download 104.73 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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