Halt (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracks In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "halt (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracks", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-09-04 06:09

rooted to the spot , not move a muscle , stand stock still

Halt (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracks verb phrase

The verb "halt" can be replaced by "stop."

To suddenly stop moving as a result of shock or fear.

I halted dead in my tracks when I saw him pulled out a gun.

The loud noise made Jennie terrified and halted her dead in her tracks.

catch/take somebody unawares

To be astonished by the occurrence of sudden situations

get (one's) bell rung

To be hit violently, especially on the head

The verb "halt" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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give it some welly

Act with more effort or enthusiasm

Example:

This is the last round. Come on! Give it some welly!

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