come to a grinding halt

US /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
UK /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
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detenerse bruscamente, parar en seco

to stop suddenly and completely, often with difficulty or a harsh sound

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The old train came to a grinding halt just outside the station.
El viejo tren se detuvo bruscamente justo a la salida de la estación.
Negotiations between the two companies came to a grinding halt after a disagreement.
Las negociaciones entre las dos empresas se detuvieron por completo después de un desacuerdo.