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sound/toll the death knell
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sound/toll the death knell
to cause an organization, system, or activity to fail or end. The new superstore will sound the death knell for hundreds of small independent shops. (often + for) The closure of the local car factory tolled the death knell of the town. (sometimes + of)
See also: death, knell, sound, toll


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