come to a stop
come to a stop
To stop, cease, or conclude. Every driver came to a stop as the police car, with its flashing lights and siren, sped by. Our research came to a stop after a sudden reduction in funding.
See also: come, stop
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come to a stop
[for someone or something] to stop moving or happening. The bus finally came to a stop so I could get off. The dog's barking finally came to a stop.
See also: come, stop
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- stop for
- stop for (someone or something)
- put a stop to
- put a stop to (something)
- get off (one's) high horse
- get off high horse
- ride on
- ride on (something)
- come to a full stop
- whistle-stop