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
Annettaahn-NET-tahItalian
Guadalupegwah-dhah-LOO-peSpanish
Caelia-Ancient Roman
NoemÍno-e-MEE (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Takahirotah-kah-hee-ṙoJapanese
Grigore-Romanian