went for the kill
Moved to finish
Went for the kill means moved to finish off prey, an opponent, or an opportunity decisively.
The phrase comes from hunting and predator behavior but applies broadly to any situation where someone presses an advantage to secure victory: She had him cornered in the debate and went for the kill.
It implies ruthlessness or at least unflinching commitment to winning.
- attackAggressive act against another
- ruthlessnessLack of compassion or mercy
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- zero in onFocus precisely upon
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
pounce · ambush · closing in · corner · determination · eliminate · single-mindedness · ferocity · focus · clinch · coup de grâce · final blow · execute · throat · clash · dominate · resolve · all or nothing
went for the killheld back
Kept from advancing
backed off · retreated · backed down · stood down · withdrew
went for the killcompromised
Made vulnerable to harm
surrendered · gave up · threw in the towel · let it go · walked away
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