The right plan would be to put the complete kybosh (if I may use the expression) on your chances of becoming an alderman.
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Kybosh
Synonyms for "kybosh" (57 found)
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Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Gob, that puts the bloody kybosh on it if old sloppy eyes is mucking up the show.
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