Curb
Curb verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Quit
Quit verb - To manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way.
Usage example: I thought the kids quitted themselves quite well at the concert tonight
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The Tarantula proceeds to curb-stomp Spidey, wondering aloud why he refuses to quit when everyone is after his head.
Source: Sympathy for the Hero -
This leads him to quit his sports career early on since it gives him an unfair advantage and his events become curb-stomps from the other competitors' points of view, giving him no satisfaction or sense of accomplishment.
Source: Western Animation / Max Steel - Curb-Stomp Battle: If one is not careful, going into a fight with the wrong unit will lead to this and many Rage Quit-caused flipped tables.
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