put a crimp in

Verb

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put,‎ crimp,‎ in.

To spoil; to affect badly, preventing the usual or desired effect.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Losing a team’s top receiver for a full season would undoubtedly put a crimp in Cleveland’s offense. Source: Internet

That’ll put a crimp in the HCs’ bottom lines if enough big marketers follow suit. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

put a bullet in put a cork in put a cork in it put a curse on put a damper on put a dent in the universe