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pull the plug

To unplug or cut power.
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He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'pull the plug':

pull the plugTo cease from production or publication.
pull the plugTo cease life support.
pull the plugTo cease to support; to halt.
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The phrase "pull the plug" can be translated to Greek as "τραβήξτε την πρίζα" (travítste tin príza).

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