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 )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-09-04 06:09

Meaning of Halt (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracks

Synonyms:

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.

Other phrases about:

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

Grammar and Usage of Halt (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracks

Verb Forms

  • halts (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracks
  • halting (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracksa
  • halted (someone or something) (dead) in its/(one's) tracks

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

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To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

Example:

He's a really strict teacher, so he'll definitely lower the boom on you if you don't do your homework.

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