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What is a kibosh?

"Kibosh" is a slang word meaning to put an end to something, to stop or prevent something.

It's an informal way to say "to put a stop to it" or "to squash it".

Examples:

* "The teacher put the kibosh on talking during the test."

* "My parents put the kibosh on my plans to go to the concert."

* "I tried to get my boss to approve the project, but he put the kibosh on it."

Origin:

The exact origin of "kibosh" is uncertain, but it's believed to have originated in the late 19th century, possibly from the Yiddish word "kibbitz" (meaning to talk or interfere).

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