Put the skids under somebody/something

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verb

To cause problems or difficulties for someone or something.

The sudden market crash put the skids under the new company's growth plans.
Visual representation of "put the skids under somebody/something" - To cause problems or difficulties for someone or something

Often appears as...

  • put the skids under plans
  • put the skids under ambitions

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Idiomatic

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Cause Trouble

Used when someone or something makes a situation worse or creates a problem.

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His reckless spending put the skids under his financial stability.
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Sudden Impact

Implies that the issues arose quickly and unexpectedly, affecting the outcome.

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The key player's injury put the skids under the team's chances of winning.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase often suggests a negative outcome or failure caused by an external factor.

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The new regulations put the skids under our expansion plans.
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