"in one's tracks" meaning in All languages combined

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Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} in one's tracks, {{en-PP}} in one's tracks
  1. Suddenly; abruptly, just where one stands. Related terms: bring up short
    Sense id: en-in_one's_tracks-en-prep_phrase-pkTeoBan Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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