Slam the brakes on Meaning in English
expression
释义
To suddenly press the brakes of a vehicle very hard to stop quickly. This expression is also used figuratively to describe stopping any activity or process very abruptly.
用法与细微差别
Informal and vivid. Often used in driving, but also figuratively in business or conversations (e.g., 'slam the brakes on spending'). Common collocations: 'had to slam the brakes on', 'he slammed the brakes on', 'slam the brakes on something' (figurative). Not to be confused with 'step on the brakes' (less abrupt).
例句
I had to slam the brakes on when the dog ran into the road.
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You should never slam the brakes on in the rain; it can be dangerous.
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He slammed the brakes on to avoid hitting the car in front.
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When the company saw sales dropping, they slammed the brakes on hiring new staff.
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She was talking non-stop, so I had to slam the brakes on the conversation to get a word in.
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Everything was going smoothly until he slammed the brakes on the project without warning.
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