とどめを刺す – Vocabulary details

とどめを刺さす

Expression

Verb (5-dan, す)

1. to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace

2. to put an end to; to deliver the final blow

3. to be the best for A

as ＡはＢに止めを刺す

stab

finishing blow; coup de grâce

to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)

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