pull up short

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Verb pull up short has 1 sense

pull up short - stop abruptly; "The police car pulled up short and then turned around fast"
--₁ is one way to stop, halt
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Term: pull up short

Description:

The phrase "pull up short" is an idiomatic expression that typically means to come to an abrupt or sudden stop, either physically or metaphorically, in the middle of something.

Sample Sentences:

When the runner saw the large tree root in front of him, he quickly pulled up short to avoid tripping.
The speaker was about to reveal a secret but pulled up short, reconsidering the potential consequences.
As the car approached the red light, the driver was forced to pull up short to avoid a collision.

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