come to a grinding halt

US /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
UK /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
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完全に停止する, ガタガタと音を立てて停止する

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

:
The old train came to a grinding halt just outside the station.
古い列車は駅のすぐ外でガタガタと音を立てて停止した
Negotiations between the two companies came to a grinding halt after a disagreement.
両社間の交渉は意見の相違の後、完全に停止した