词组 | close the books |
释义 | Idiom close the books (on someone or something) Theme: COMPLETION to put an end to a matter that concerns someone or something. (The books here refers to financial accounting records.)It's time to close the books on the Franklin case.Yes, let's close the books on Mr. Franklin.You closed the books too soon. Here is some new information. close the books1. To end a particular financial or accounting period. The business has already closed the books for this quarter. 2. To decide that a particular situation has ended; to conclude something; to stop considering something as an option. Mindy was our top candidate for the job, but we had to close the books on her when we learned that she had lied on her resume. I think it's time for me to close the books on this situation because I'm clearly never getting my money back. close the booksStop financial transactions; end a matter. For example, The entire estate went at the auction, so we can close the books on it, or He was glad to close the books on this case. close the booksmake no further entries at the end of an accounting period; cease trading. |
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