Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
stop dead in (your) tracks
stop dead in your tracks
1) suddenly stop moving or doing something
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- I stopped dead in my tracks, unsure of what to do next
- AnalysisTo 'stop dead in your tracks' is an idiomatic expression which means to stop suddenly or abruptly, usually due to shock or surprise.
- Social Examples (Advance)
- I was walking home late one night when I heard a scream that made me stop dead in my tracks. The sound was absolutely terrifying.
- When I heard the announcement about the attack on the radio, I was stopped dead in my tracks.
- Professional Examples (Advance)
- While giving his presentation, Neil was stopped dead in his tracks by a difficult question. He clearly had no idea how to answer it.
- That setback has stalled production, stopping our recent momentum dead in its tracks.
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