kibosh in a sentence

Definition

Kibosh (noun): a decisive ending or obstruction to something, often causing plans or activities to be thwarted or canceled.

The unexpected rainstorm put the kibosh on our outdoor picnic plans.
His last-minute decision to back out really put the kibosh on the entire project.
She hoped her comments wouldn't put the kibosh on the team's enthusiasm for the new idea.
The budget cuts put a kibosh on the expansion plans that everyone had been so excited about.
After the incident, the manager decided to put the kibosh on all after-hours gatherings.