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Put the skids under somebody/something

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Cause Trouble

Used when someone or something makes a situation worse or creates a problem.

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His reckless spending put the skids under his financial stability.
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Sudden Impact

Implies that the issues arose quickly and unexpectedly, affecting the outcome.

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The key player's injury put the skids under the team's chances of winning.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase often suggests a negative outcome or failure caused by an external factor.

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The new regulations put the skids under our expansion plans.
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