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Definition

Intending to kill or destroy someone or something.

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In Context

  • "If you go hunting and want to bring something back to eat, you have to be in for the kill."
  • "After bashing up his victim, the murderer went in for the kill."
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Related Idioms

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To kill or destroy someone.

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To know (something or someone) very thoroughly.

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To cajole or dare (someone) to do (something).

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kick out

To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).

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hold on

To keep; to store something for someone.
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