положи́ть коне́ц — meaning in English

English meaning

• scotch noun Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.

Senses

положи́ть коне́ц is used for these senses in English:

• scotch (transitive) To prevent (something) from being successful.
• upend (transitive) To end up; to set on end.

scotch — full definition

1. noun Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.
2. verb To put an end to something, such as a plan or rumor, before it can succeed.
3. noun A wedge or block placed against a wheel to stop it rolling.

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