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
Eugenijus-Lithuanian
Murdag-Scottish
Chariton-Ancient Greek
Lysistrata-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
MartheMAHRT (French)French, Norwegian
Xenokrates-Ancient Greek