slam on the brakes

Language: en

1.
United StatesUnited Kingdominformalneutral
- To apply a vehicle's brakes suddenly and forcefully to stop or slow down quickly.
2.
United StatesUnited Kingdominformalfigurative
- To halt or sharply restrict an action, process, or development suddenly and decisively.

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