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slam on the brakes

/slæm ɑn ðə breɪks/ /slæm ɒn ðə breɪks/
idiom Everyday Life Neutral
  1. 1 frene köklemek, ani fren yapmak, frene asılmak

Definition (English)

To apply the brakes very suddenly and forcefully.

Example Sentences

  1. He had to slam on the brakes to avoid the deer.
    Geyiği atlatmak için frene köklemek zorunda kaldı.
  2. The taxi driver slammed on the brakes when the light turned red.
    Işık kırmızıya dönünce taksi şoförü frene kökledi.

Synonyms

hit the brakesbrake hard

Phrases 5

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