Meaning:
To stop or slow down an activity
to stop something or someone from progressing with a task or an intention
rein in.

Example Sentences:
1.The economic situation is not looking good because of Brexit and this making the Prime Minister put the brakes on international investments.

2.Our boss put the brakes on executing our proposal because he felt insulted by Charles.

ラウンジ英会話では、役に立つ英語フレーズをたくさん身につける事が出来ますよ♫

Meaning:
an outcome that is almost assured is called as dollars to doughnuts

Examples Sentences:
1.And I’ll bet dollars to donuts that he will have no strategic plan on how to effectively deny Clinton’s speech.

2.I’ll bet you dollars to donuts she won’t accept his marriage proposal.

ラウンジ英会話では、役に立つ英語フレーズをたくさん身につける事が出来ますよ♫

Meaning:
Used to refer a friend who is not reliable in difficult times

Example Sentences:
1.Simran is looking for a loyal friend, not a fair-weather friend.

2.I really had thought that she would help me with my problem, but she is a fair-weather friend.

ラウンジ英会話では、役に立つ英語フレーズをたくさん身につける事が出来ますよ♫