English Idiom · Intermediate
stop the job
To completely stop all traffic
Pronunciation: say stop the job
Meaning
To completely stop all traffic.
Example
Blea Moor to Carlisle, derailed blocking both roads. Can you stop the job between Kirkby Stephen and Blea Moor.
Blea Moor to Carlisle, derailed blocking both roads. Can you stop the job between Kirkby Stephen and Blea Moor.
Practice tips
- Practice stop the job out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.