put the kibosh on
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Meaning · English
To halt, stop, or squelch.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Someone really needs to go put the kibosh on that noisy party.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “put the kibosh on” mean?
To halt, stop, or squelch.
Is “put the kibosh on” formal or informal?
put the kibosh on is generally slang.