in for the kill

in for the kill

With the intention of completely defeating or destroying someone or something. With his opponent on the ropes, Thompson looks like he's getting ready to move in for the kill.
See also: kill
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • win (someone or something) away from (someone or something)
  • put (something) to the torch
  • put something to the torch
  • put to the torch
  • have (someone or something) on (one's) side
  • have something on your side
  • no mean
  • no mean (something)
  • get wise to (someone or something)
  • be wise to (someone or something)