in for the kill
Intending to kill or destroy someone or something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The predator is in for the kill.”
“The lawyer sensed the witness was lying and moved in for the kill with a series of tough questions.”
“Seeing his opponent stumble during the final round, the champion sensed his weakness and moved in for the kill to secure his victory.”
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dress to kill
To dress up so as to impress others (especially of the opposite sex).
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dressed to kill
Dressed in a very fashionable style.
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kill me
Alternative form of shoot me.
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kill one's darlings
To destroy things or characters, particularly in art, of which one is fond, often reluctantly in order to improve one's artistic output.
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kill the fatted calf
To begin a festive celebration and rejoice for someone's long-awaited return.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.
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kill trees
To use paper.
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kill two birds with one stone
To solve two problems with one single action.
Last updated August 10, 2026