pull the plug on
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Idiomspull the plug onpull the plug (on (something))to stop something from continuing.
The judge is threatening to pull the plug on TV coverage of the trial.to do something which prevents an activity from continuing, especially to stop giving money. If the viewing figures drop much further, the TV company will pull the plug on the whole series. (often +
on)
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pull the plug on somethingpull the plug (on (something))to stop something from continuing. The judge is threatening to pull the plug on TV coverage of the trial.to do something which prevents an activity from continuing, especially to stop giving money. If the viewing figures drop much further, the TV company will pull the plug on the whole series. (often +
on)
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pull the plug on• pull the plug on (someone or something)
to expose someone's secret activities
The company pulled the plug on the salesman and everyone learned about his illegal sales activities.
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pull the plug on something• pull the plug on (someone or something)
to expose someone's secret activities
The company pulled the plug on the salesman and everyone learned about his illegal sales activities.
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pull the plug on v. phr.,
slang To expose (someone's) secret activities.
The citizens' committee pulled the plug on the mayor, and he lost his election. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
pull the plug on someone• pull the plug on (someone or something)
to expose someone's secret activities
The company pulled the plug on the salesman and everyone learned about his illegal sales activities.
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