put paid to
US /pʊt peɪd tuː/
UK /pʊt peɪd tuː/
1.
mettre fin à, anéantir, détruire
to finish or destroy something
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The bad weather put paid to our plans for a picnic.
Le mauvais temps a mis fin à nos projets de pique-nique.
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His injury put paid to his hopes of becoming a professional athlete.
Sa blessure a anéanti ses espoirs de devenir un athlète professionnel.