knock something on the head
US /nɑk ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑn ðə hɛd/
UK /nɑk ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɑn ðə hɛd/
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终止某事, 放弃计划
to stop doing something or to put an end to a plan or activity
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We need to knock this project on the head before it costs us any more money.
我们必须终止这个项目，以免它花费我们更多的钱。
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I decided to knock my plans on the head and stay home instead.
我决定放弃我的计划，待在家里。