CLOSE THE DOOR

or[bar the door] or[shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. * /The President's veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill./ * /Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary's attempt to apologize./ * /After John makes up his mind, he closes the door to any more arguments./ Contrast: OPEN THE DOOR.

or[bar the door] or[shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. * /The President's veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill./ * /Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary's attempt to apologize./ * /After John makes up his mind, he closes the door to any more arguments./ Contrast: OPEN THE DOOR.

идиом. положить конец обсуждению (чего-л. - on smth.); сделать что-л. невозможным

положить конец обсуждению (чего-л. - on smth.); сделать что-л. невозможным