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Put paid to Meaning in English

expression

PUT PAYD too / tuh / ti
put PAYD TOO

释义

To end something or stop it from happening, usually suddenly and completely. Often used when something destroys hopes, plans, or the chance for success.

用法与细微差别

Chiefly British English, somewhat formal or literary. Used for situations where hope, plans, or efforts are decisively ended. Often appears with 'completely', 'finally', or 'suddenly'. Not used for gradual endings.

例句

The rain put paid to our picnic today.

basic

An injury put paid to his football career.

basic

The lack of money put paid to our travel plans.

basic

His broken leg really put paid to any chance of running the marathon.

natural

Heavy snow overnight put paid to the idea of driving to work.

natural

That last mistake put paid to any hope of winning the game.

natural