close the books on someone or something

close the books on someone or something
close the books on someone or something
Fig. to declare that a matter concerning someone or something is finished. (The

books

here originally referred to financial accounting records.) •

It's time to close the books on Fred. He's had enough time to apologize to us.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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