To recover by interrupting a string of losses, disappointments, etc.
stop and smell the roses
To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or apprecia…
stop the presses
An exclamation used to introduce especially new, important, surprising…
stop press
Used to grab attention, implying importance, news-worthiness, etc.
stop dead
To stop suddenly.
stop someone in their tracks
To prevent someone from continuing along a path or way, literal or fig…
stop the lights
An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustra…