Declare A Moratorium Edit Meaning

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When a fad or affectation has outlived its coolness, one can declare a moratorium on it. It's a polite way to express one's rage at seeing something silly continue in perpetuity.

1. White chicks with dreadlocks; I'm declaring a moratorium on that.

2. I'm declaring a moratorium on the faux-hawk. It's been co-opted by too many frat boys.

3. I believe it's time to declare a moratorium on the fart app for iPhone.

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