death knell
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ˈdeath knell noun [singular]
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English Dictionaryˈdeath knell noun [singular] a sign that something will soon fail or stop existing ⇒
death blow(sound/strike/toll) the death knell for/of something
The loss of Georgia would sound the death knell of Republican hopes. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomsdeath knellthe reason why something fails and ends. Computer-operated machinery has been seen as the death knell for traditional skills. (often +
for)
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death knell n.,
formal 1. The ringing of a bell at a death or funeral.
The people mourned at the death knell of their friend. 2. literary Something which shows a future failure.
Bill's poor grade on his final examination sounded the death knell of his hope to be a doctor. His sudden deafness was the death knell of his hope to become President. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲