put a stopper on (something)

put a stopper on (something)

To stop, cease, or conclude something. I'm going to put a stopper on the corruption in this department once and for all! I wish my sisters would put a stopper on their bickering and just be civil to one another!
See also: on, put, stopper
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put a (or the) stopper on

cause something to end or become quiet.
See also: on, put, stopper
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See also:
  • put a stopper on
  • put a stop to
  • put a stop to (something)
  • put an end to (something)
  • put by
  • put (something) by
  • put a cap on
  • put a cap on (something)
  • put (one's) back into (something)
  • put (something) in with (someone or something)