put-an-end-to
Chunk: put-an-end-to
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: An idiomatic phrase meaning to actively stop something from continuing. It is almost always used in the context of stopping something negative, such as a bad habit, a rumor, or a conflict.
💬 Contextual Examples
- The new principal promised to put an end to bullying in the school.
- We need to put an end to this argument right now.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: The teacher separated the students to put an ______ to their whispering.
Answer:
end
Practice 2: It's time for the government to put an end ______ these illegal practices.
Answer:
to
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: put