slap on the anchors
Southeastern expression for jamming on the breaks. Can be used literally or metaphorically
example 1. Jaysus lad I was flying down the road and some eejit pulled out in front of me, so I slapped on the anchors.
example 2. She wanting a ring a baby and a house, I think it's time to slap on the anchors!
example 2. She wanting a ring a baby and a house, I think it's time to slap on the anchors!