The spy performed a soft kill to avoid leaving any evidence.
soft kill
idiomA 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.
The assassin chose a soft kill, ensuring the victim showed no signs of a struggle or weapon use.
By executing a precise soft kill, the operative ensured the death appeared entirely natural, thereby leaving the authorities with no physical evidence to investigate.
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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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in for the kill
Intending to kill or destroy someone or something.
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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.