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.

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

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