goes for the kill
Moves to finish
Goes for the kill means to act decisively to finish off an opponent or secure victory.
The phrase comes from hunting, where a predator delivers the fatal blow.
It now applies to any situation where someone presses an advantage ruthlessly: She sensed weakness in his argument and went for the kill.
The phrase suggests aggression, determination, and a refusal to show mercy when winning is within reach.
- winAchieve victory
- attackAggressive act against another
- pounceSudden attack leap
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
move in · zero in on · charge · ruthless · exploit · outwit · ambush · defeat · relentless · neutralize · jugular · no mercy · take no prisoners · overwhelm · execute · seize · ambitious · outperform
goes for the killhesitates
Shows momentary indecision
holds back · backs off · chickens out · balks · flinches
goes for the killspares
Backup items kept available
pulls back · relents · takes it easy · eases up · forgives