close in for the kill

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close in for the kill and move in for the kill

1. Lit. to move in on someone or something for the purpose of killing. The wolves closed in for the kill. When the lions closed in for the kill, the zebras began to stampede.

2. Fig. to get ready to do the final and climactic part of something. The car salesman closed in for the kill with contract and pen in hand.

See also: close, kill

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