pull the plug on . pull the plug on {v. phr.}, {slang} To expose (someone's) secret activities. The citizens' committee pulled the plug on the mayor, and he lost his election. Categories: add yours {slang} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: P Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment