pull the plug (on something)
- pull the plug (on something)
pull the plug (on something)
1. Lit. to terminate the functions of something by pulling a connector from a socket. •
While she was working at the computer, I accidentally pulled the plug.
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I pulled the plug on the vacuum because the switch was broken.
2. Fig. to reduce the power or effectiveness of something; to disable something. •
Jane pulled the plug on the whole project.
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The treasurer pulled the plug because there was no more money in the budget.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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pull the plug — (on (something)) to stop something from continuing. The judge is threatening to pull the plug on TV coverage of the trial … New idioms dictionary
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pull the plug — 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) … New idioms dictionary
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pull the plug — informal prevent something from happening or continuing. → pull … English new terms dictionary
