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soft kill

idiom

A murder that does not leave behind any physical evidence, because the perpetrator carried out the crime by using their bare hands, as opposed to a weapon.


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  1. 01

    dress to kill

    To dress up so as to impress others (especially of the opposite sex).

  2. 02

    dressed to kill

    Dressed in a very fashionable style.

  3. 03

    in for the kill

    Intending to kill or destroy someone or something.

  4. 04

    kill me

    Alternative form of shoot me.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    kill the fatted calf

    To begin a festive celebration and rejoice for someone's long-awaited return.

  7. 07

    kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

    To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.

  8. 08

    kill trees

    To use paper.

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