a quick kill

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Refers to a kill that happens very fast.

killADJECTIVE + kill

Categories:

quick

Examples (10)

  • The lion made a quick kill on the unsuspecting zebra.
  • For a seasoned hunter, this was a relatively quick kill.
  • The company aimed for a quick kill in the market, releasing their product ahead of competitors.
  • The politician hoped for a quick kill in the upcoming debate.
  • After a long chase, the predator finally managed a quick kill.
  • They planned a quick kill to minimize the animal's suffering.
  • The startup's strategy was to achieve a quick kill by disrupting the industry.
  • It wasn't a quick kill; the struggle lasted for a long time.
  • He preferred a quick kill to a prolonged battle.
  • The investor sought a quick kill with high-risk, high-reward stocks.