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bump off

idiom
Meaning

To kill, especially to murder.

Examples
SIMPLE

The criminal planned to bump off his rival.

CONTEXTUAL

In the detective novel, the villain hired a professional to bump off the wealthy business owner.

COMPLEX

The ruthless dictator ordered his guards to bump off any political opponents who dared to challenge his absolute authority.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    bump and grind

    A sexually suggestive dance involving exaggerated hip movements, especially a striptease dance.

  2. 02

    bump in the road

    A setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor.

  3. 03

    bump into

    To meet by chance.

  4. 04

    bump up

    To increase something suddenly.

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