SHUTUPSHOP

shut up shop

Verb

  1. To bat defensively in the last innings of a match in order to force a draw when winning is not possible.
  2. To close up shop; to end a business activity.
    This company decided to shut up shop in this country and move to America, where corporate taxes are lower.


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