grind to a halt

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Also, come to a grinding halt . Gradually come to a standstill or end. For example, Once the funding stopped, the refurbishing project ground to a halt , or She's come to a grinding halt with that book she's writing . This expression alludes to a clogged engine that gradually stops or a ship that runs aground.

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April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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