B2 Expression رسمی

положить конец спорам

положить конец спорам

to end the argument

معنی

To stop a disagreement.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Russian 'intelligent' circles, debates can be seen as a form of social bonding. Ending one too early can be seen as rude, but 'положить конец' is the accepted way for a respected figure to summarize and conclude. The phrase was frequently used in Soviet newspapers (like Pravda) to signal that a party decision had been made and no further 'discussion' was allowed. In modern Russian startups, this phrase is used to combat 'paralysis by analysis.' It's a call to action. Used in the context of 'Мировое соглашение' (Settlement agreement) to indicate the finality of a court case.

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The 'Authority' Hack

Use this phrase in a Russian business meeting to sound like a decisive leader. It signals that you are moving from 'talk' to 'action'.

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Case Alert!

Always check that the word following 'конец' is in the Dative case. It's the most common mistake for learners.

معنی

To stop a disagreement.

🎯

The 'Authority' Hack

Use this phrase in a Russian business meeting to sound like a decisive leader. It signals that you are moving from 'talk' to 'action'.

⚠️

Case Alert!

Always check that the word following 'конец' is in the Dative case. It's the most common mistake for learners.

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Irony Check

If you use this for something trivial (like what pizza to order), do it with a smile, or you'll sound like a movie villain.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the word 'спор' in the Dative plural.

Это решение должно положить конец этим бесконечным ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: спорам

The phrase 'положить конец' requires the Dative case. The Dative plural of 'спор' is 'спорам'.

Which verb is traditionally used in this idiom?

Президент решил ________ конец спорам о налогах.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: положить

The canonical form of the idiom uses the verb 'положить'.

Match the sentence to the most likely context.

Sentence: 'Результаты теста положили конец спорам о его таланте.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

The sentence refers to proving someone's talent, which fits a competition or public evaluation context.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

А: Они спорят уже три часа! Б: Да, пора бы уже ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: положить конец спорам

This is the most natural idiomatic way to express the need to stop the argument.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the word 'спор' in the Dative plural. جای خالی B1

Это решение должно положить конец этим бесконечным ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: спорам

The phrase 'положить конец' requires the Dative case. The Dative plural of 'спор' is 'спорам'.

Which verb is traditionally used in this idiom? Choose A2

Президент решил ________ конец спорам о налогах.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: положить

The canonical form of the idiom uses the verb 'положить'.

Match the sentence to the most likely context. situation_matching B2

Sentence: 'Результаты теста положили конец спорам о его таланте.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

The sentence refers to proving someone's talent, which fits a competition or public evaluation context.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion B1

А: Они спорят уже три часа! Б: Да, пора бы уже ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: положить конец спорам

This is the most natural idiomatic way to express the need to stop the argument.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes! You can say 'положить конец войне' (end a war), 'положить конец слухам' (end rumors), or 'положить конец мучениям' (end suffering).

Yes, but it's for ongoing or habitual actions. 'Он всю жизнь клал конец несправедливости.' (He spent his whole life putting an end to injustice).

Absolutely. It's a high-quality academic and journalistic expression.

It sounds firm and authoritative, but not necessarily aggressive. It depends on your tone of voice.

'Закончить' is a simple verb. 'Положить конец' is an idiom that adds weight and a sense of finality.

No, the preposition 'к' is not used. Just the Dative case: 'спорам'.

No, it's too formal for slang. In slang, people say 'завязывай' or 'баста'.

Use the future tense: 'Это положит конец...'

Rarely. You might see 'Спорам был положен конец', but it sounds very literary.

Only if you are ending a fight. 'Давай положим конец нашим спорам и помиримся.'

عبارات مرتبط

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поставить точку

synonym

To put a full stop to something.

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прекратить споры

similar

To stop the arguments.

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разрубить узел

specialized form

To cut the knot.

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сгладить углы

contrast

To smooth over the corners.

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