Meaning of the word "knock something on the head" in English

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knock something on the head

US /nɑk ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑn ðə hɛd/
UK /nɑk ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑn ðə hɛd/
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Idiom

1.

to stop doing something or to put an end to a plan or activity

Example:
We need to knock this project on the head before it costs us any more money.
I decided to knock my plans on the head and stay home instead.
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