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Meaning of in for the kill | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

Intending to kill or destroy someone or something.

idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

“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⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

in force, in effect in front of in front of, before in full chase in full course in funds

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