grind to a halt
The phrase "grind to a halt" means to gradually slow down or come to a complete stop, often due to a mechanical or operational failure, exhaustion, or a lack of progress. It implies a gradual or laborious process leading to a standstill. This phrase can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or process that comes to a sudden and unexpected stop.
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