strike a blow at (something)

strike a blow at (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 at obesity. Reports surfaced today that, if true, will strike a blow at the nascent campaign.
See also: blow, strike
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 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)