Losing that client was another nail in his coffin.
another nail in someone's coffin
idiomAn event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
The scandal was another nail in the company's coffin, and investors began pulling out immediately.
When the evidence of corruption surfaced, it served as yet another nail in the mayor's coffin, sealing his political fate before the vote even took place.
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another string to one's bow
Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.