Kibosh
verb
To put an end to or stop something.
The manager decided to put the kibosh on the project due to budget cuts.
Usage tips
Informal
put the kibosh on,give the kibosh,kibosh it
verb
To put an end to or stop something.
The manager decided to put the kibosh on the project due to budget cuts.
Usage tips
Informal
put the kibosh on,give the kibosh,kibosh it
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Using 'kibosh' can suggest a forceful ending, as if one is slamming a door shut on options.
The manager put the kibosh on further discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
In casual conversations, 'kibosh' fits well to express informal disapproval or authority.
The teacher put the kibosh on late submissions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
The term has a storied history, often connected to British slang and popular culture, giving it a lively character in speech.
He put the kibosh on that plan quickly.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Using 'kibosh' can suggest a forceful ending, as if one is slamming a door shut on options.
The manager put the kibosh on further discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
In casual conversations, 'kibosh' fits well to express informal disapproval or authority.
The teacher put the kibosh on late submissions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
The term has a storied history, often connected to British slang and popular culture, giving it a lively character in speech.
He put the kibosh on that plan quickly.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Using 'kibosh' can suggest a forceful ending, as if one is slamming a door shut on options.
The manager put the kibosh on further discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
In casual conversations, 'kibosh' fits well to express informal disapproval or authority.
The teacher put the kibosh on late submissions.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
The term has a storied history, often connected to British slang and popular culture, giving it a lively character in speech.
He put the kibosh on that plan quickly.
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