put the clamps on someone/something

put the clamps on (someone or something)

To slow, impede, or stop someone's or something's progress or activities. The recent economic downturn put the clamps on the government's plans for redeveloping the region's transportation system. They put the clamps on our department because they felt our criticism was too damaging to the company's image.See also: clamp, on, put

put the clamps on someone/something

and put the clamps on tv. to impede or block someone or something; to restrain or restrict someone. Fred had to put the clamps on Tony, who was rushing his work too much. See also: clamp, on, put, someone, something

单词	put the clamps on someone/something
释义	put the clamps on someone/something put the clamps on (someone or something) To slow, impede, or stop someone's or something's progress or activities. The recent economic downturn put the clamps on the government's plans for redeveloping the region's transportation system. They put the clamps on our department because they felt our criticism was too damaging to the company's image.See also: clamp, on, put put the clamps on someone/something and put the clamps on tv. to impede or block someone or something; to restrain or restrict someone. Fred had to put the clamps on Tony, who was rushing his work too much. See also: clamp, on, put, someone, something
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