Put de dampers

phr.

Heard in Tipperary

To halt, stop or put an end to something.

In use

Young jon is actin de maneen in dat car, but I'll soon put de dampers onnim, if he doesn't aze up.

Posh English

Young Jon is behaving like an arrogant little man in that motor, but I shall soon put a stop to it if he does not quieten down.