knockout blow

Frequency: 8.015.1 per million words

Refers to a final, decisive hit in boxing or a major setback in a general context.

knockoutADJECTIVE + NOUN

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blow

Examples (10)

  • The boxer delivered a decisive knockout blow in the final round.
  • His controversial policy proposal proved to be a knockout blow to his political career.
  • The unexpected tax increase dealt a knockout blow to small businesses.
  • She hoped her strong argument would land a knockout blow against her opponent's claims.
  • After several rounds, he finally landed the knockout blow that ended the fight.
  • The scandal delivered a knockout blow to the company's reputation.
  • Facing severe financial losses, the factory received a knockout blow from the sudden market crash.
  • The prosecution aimed to deliver a knockout blow with their star witness's testimony.
  • His competitor's innovative product was a knockout blow to his own struggling business.
  • The team celebrated their victory after scoring the knockout blow in the last minute of the game.