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drive a coach and horses through

idiom

To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).


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  1. 01

    change horses in midstream

    To change one's plan or approach when an effort is already underway or at another inopportune time.

  2. 02

    drive a hard bargain

    To negotiate forcefully.

  3. 03

    drive a stake through its heart

    get rid of, destroy permanently or stop talking about

  4. 04

    drive a wedge

    To separate.

  5. 05

    drive away

    To force someone or something to leave

  6. 06

    drive back

    To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.

  7. 07

    drive down

    To cause or force a price, quantity, rate, etc. to decrease.

  8. 08

    drive off

    To force to leave or go away.

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