close the books



close the books

Stop financial transactions; end a matter. For example, The entire estate went at the auction, so we can close the books on it, or He was glad to close the books on this case.
See also: book, close

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Silouanos-Biblical Greek
UptonUP-tənEnglish (Rare)
Abijahə-BIE-jə (English)Biblical
RamÓNrah-MONSpanish
Caitria-Irish
NehİR-Turkish