Put the brakes on

To try to stop somthing from happening with actions or words.

1: Hey what are you doing tonight?
2: Not a chance.
1: Why do you have to put the brakes on me?

by TheTrueTranslator January 01, 2019

Backpeddling

Trying to take back something said or done, usally done by altering it or changing it, in an attempt to change a viewpoint or to save face. The term backpeddling refer to the motion someone does on a bike to use a brake, moving the legs in another direction, sometimes going nowhere.

1: You know I've always really liked you.
2: I have a boyfriend!
1: I didnt know you had a boyfriend. When I said I really like you I just meant you were cool and...
2: Why are you backpeddling?!

by TheTrueTranslator January 01, 2019