put the blocks on (something)

To prevent something from happening or proceeding; to create or place an obstruction to something. An allusion to placing blocks of wood or steel in front of a vehicle's wheels to keep it from rolling forward or backward. It looks like the CEO put the blocks on the deal at the last minute after pressure was put on him by consumer advocates.

put the blocks on

prevent from proceeding.

A block of wood or other material placed in front of a wheel prevents forward movement.

词组	put the blocks on (something)
释义	put the blocks on (something) put the blocks on (something) To prevent something from happening or proceeding; to create or place an obstruction to something. An allusion to placing blocks of wood or steel in front of a vehicle's wheels to keep it from rolling forward or backward. It looks like the CEO put the blocks on the deal at the last minute after pressure was put on him by consumer advocates. See also: block, on, put Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. put the blocks on prevent from proceeding. A block of wood or other material placed in front of a wheel prevents forward movement. See also: block, on, put Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a straw will show which way the wind blows a crack at (someone or something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best a thing of the past a slew of (something) a bird in the hand
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