in for the kill

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in for the kill

intending the complete destruction of someone or something The president promised not to raise taxes, and now that they've been raised, his political enemies are moving in for the kill.

Usage notes: used with move, close, swoop, and other verbs meaning move

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of in for the kill ( involved in the death of an animal)

See also: kill

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