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put the clamps on

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put the clamps on someone or something

 and put the clamps on

Sl. to impede or block someone or something; to restrain or restrict someone. Fred had to put the clamps on Tony, who was rushing his work too much. Tony is getting a little anxious. Time to put on the clamps.

See also: clamp, on, put

put the clamps on

verb

See put the clamps on someone/something

See also: clamp, on, put