95 entries under close topic. ×

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draw to close(verb, expression, idiom, end)
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drop anchor(expression, stop, end, complete)
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fold(verb, stop, drop, end)
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frustrate(verb, stop, end, complete)
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hamper(verb, stop, end, complete)
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hang it up(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold)
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hold at bay(expression, idiom, stop, end)
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impede(verb, stop, end, complete)
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kill(verb, stop, hold, break, drop)
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obstruct(verb, stop, end, complete)
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punctuate(verb, stop, end, complete)
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put a cork in(expression, idiom, stop, end)
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put an end to(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold)
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put the lid on(verb, expression, idiom, end)
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put to bed(verb, expression, idiom, end)
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quit cold(verb, expression, stop, hold, break)
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round off(verb, expression, end, complete)
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run its course(verb, expression, idiom, hold, break)
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shut down(verb, expression, stop, hold, break)
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sign off(verb, expression, hold, break, drop)
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