Bring something to a grinding halt

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Used to emphasize an activity or process stopping suddenly and completely, without any gradual decline.

A power outage brought the factory's operations to a grinding halt.

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Figurative use to describe any action or process ending abruptly, not just physical movement.

When the CEO resigned, it brought the company's expansion to a grinding halt.

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Adds drama or severity to a situation, indicating a forceful or impactful end.

The bad news brought the celebration to a grinding halt.

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