cease fire

cease fire

Stop shooting. Used as a command, especially for military troops. There are civilians present—cease fire!
See also: cease, fire
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hold (one's) fire
  • hold fire
  • hold one's fire
  • hold your fire
  • come to a stop
  • get out while the goin’s good
  • get out while the going is good
  • get while the gettin 's good
  • get while the gettin’s good
  • get while the getting’s good