strangle (something) at birth
strangle (something) at birth
To stop the development or continuance of something at an early stage. I'm afraid the board may strangle this proposal at birth if the benefits are not carefully explained to them.
See also: birth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- disqualify
- disqualify (someone or something) for (something)
- disqualify for
- a run on (something)
- a rush on (something)
- bird has flown, the
- I'll try (one) later
- ask (something) of
- ask of
- disqualify (someone or something) from (something)