Meanings
How to pronounce "put paid to":
AU
To mark a bill or a debt record as "paid".
To put an end to.
To terminate; to cancel (plans or expectations); to stop something once and for all.
Example: "The rain put paid to our plans for a picnic."
Example Sentences
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The heavy rain put paid to our plans for a picnic.
2
The goalkeeper's incredible save put paid to the opposing team's chances of scoring.
3
The sudden power outage put paid to the presentation.
4
The economic crisis put paid to their dreams of starting a business.
5
The injury put paid to his hopes of competing in the marathon.
