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deal a death blow

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deal something a death blow
to take an action that causes something to end or fail New attacks dealt a death blow to the peace talks.
See also: blow, deal, death


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If this commission is enacted and its final product receives strong public support and congressional approval, it can deal a death blow to the present international perception that the United States is a rogue nation whose criminal justice system is at war with its own citizens.
The Committee recommended that 17% subsidy being given to industry on electricity should not be withdrawn as this would deal a death blow to the industry, which is in dire straits.
President Barack Obama on Friday is to unveil a new offensive against terror havens in Afghanistan and Pakistan, aiming to deal a death blow to Al-Qaeda more than seven years after the September 11 attacks.
 
 
 
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