come to a grinding halt
US /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
UK /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
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덜컹거리며 멈추다, 완전히 중단되다
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.
오래된 기차가 역 바로 밖에서 덜컹거리며 멈춰 섰다.
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Negotiations between the two companies came to a grinding halt after a disagreement.
두 회사 간의 협상은 의견 불일치 후 완전히 중단되었다.