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To impede the work or progress of

stem the flow of

throw a spanner in the works of

stand in the way of

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

get in the way of

bring to a standstill

keep under control

keep within bounds

cramp one's style

bring to screeching halt

keep the lid on

come to a standstill

put a spoke in someone's wheel

give a hard time

place a limit on

bring to an end

keep within limits

keep a tight rein on

draw the line on

render null and void

upset the applecart

dash one's hope

give the run around

put the kibosh on

bring under control

have on a tight leash

put the brakes on

tranquillize^UK

pull the plug on

impose limits on

get the better of

be a hindrance to

tie someone's hands

cramp someone's style

bring to a stop

put half nelson on

put on back burner

put on the shelf

bring to a halt

throw cold water on

put a damper on

prevent oneself from

restrain oneself from

pour cold water on

stop oneself from

put in cold storage

keep from happening

come down hard on

keep control of

keep feeling inside oneself

keep on a string

gain control over

gain mastery over

prevent from making progress

tie one's hands

slam on the brakes

bring into line

clip someone's wings

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

keep tight rein on

get bogged down

put the brakes on

take out of play

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

put at a disadvantage

bring an end to

throw a spanner in the works

throw a spoke in the wheel of

put a ceiling on

strangle at birth

lay down the law to someone

put out of commission

place at a disadvantage

give disadvantage

give the thumbs down to

declare illegal

put the chill on

give the red light to

make it impossible for

make impossible

make it impracticable for

make impracticable

break the habit of

put the stopper on

reach a standstill

bring to a close

defend yourself

axe^UK

resist the temptation to

take the pledge

give a wide berth to

go on the wagon

take a breather from

put on a back burner

avoid doing something

have nothing to do with

bring to a premature end

leave unfinished

stop in full flow

bring to an untimely end

lay on the table

take a rain check on

put on the back burner

put in abeyance

keep in abeyance

hold in abeyance

ax^US

safeguard against

protect against

take the sting out

defend oneself against

keep at arm's length

exert influence on

have an effect on

act like a wet blanket

have an impact on

keep under wraps

take severe measures against

take stern measures against

come down on like a ton of bricks

come down heavily on

cease to indulge in

head off at pass

break train of thought

draw to a close

come to a close

blow the whistle on

bring to standstill

draw to a stand

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