strike a blow against (something)
strike a blow against (something)
To do something that contributes to something's defeat or downfall. Health officials are hoping that this latest initiative will be able to strike a blow against the obesity epidemic. Reports surfaced today that, if true, will strike a blow against the nascent campaign.
See also: blow, strike
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
strike a blow for/against/at something
act forcefully in support of/against something (for example a belief, principle or group of people): The protest was a chance to strike a blow for freedom. The new law would strike a blow against racism.See also: blow, something, strike
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- another nail in the coffin
- another nail in (one's) coffin
- coffin
- a nail in somebody's/something's coffin
- do something for (someone or something)
- do something for somebody/something
- replace
- be replaced by (someone or something)
- be replaced with (someone or something)
- do for (someone or something)