cramp sb's style INFORMAL HUMOROUS
to prevent someone from enjoying themselves as much as they would like, especially by going somewhere with them

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cramp style
cramp (someone's) style
to prevent someone from doing something freely, esp. something they enjoy.
Bringing her mother along on the trip would definitely cramp her style.

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cramp someone's style
cramp (someone's) style
to prevent someone from doing something freely, esp. something they enjoy.
Bringing her mother along on the trip would definitely cramp her style.

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cramp one's style
to limit one's talk or action
Working in the new department is beginning to cramp my style.

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cramp one's style
v. phr., informal To limit your natural freedom; prevent your usual behavior; limit your actions or talk.
He cramped his style a good deal when he lost his money.
Army rules cramped George's style.

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