2019 · Q63
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Idiom/Phrase: A death blow
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- Ato be nearly dead
- Bto be deeply afraid of death
- Cto beat someone to death
- Dan action or event which causes something to end or fail
Explanation
"A death blow" is an action or event that causes something — a plan, hope, or enterprise — to end or fail. It does not mean being nearly dead (A), fearing death (B), or literally beating someone to death (C). Hence (D).