stop dead

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb phrase : - To cease all movement suddenly and completely; to become instantly motionless or immobilized, often due to surprise, shock, or fear. Usage This phrase describes an immediate and total halt in movement. It emphasizes the abruptness and completeness of the stop, as if the subject has become a statue. It is often used when the cause of the stop is a sudden realization, a...