Idioms containing KILL
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DRESSED TO KILL
dressed to make a strong impression, usually in fancy or stylish clothes
1. I was very embarrassed when I walked into the party thinking it was informal and found that everyone except me was dressed to kill.
2. Marjorie wanted to make a lasting impression on John. When he arrived to take her out, she was dressed to kill.
2. Marjorie wanted to make a lasting impression on John. When he arrived to take her out, she was dressed to kill.
KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE
to accomplish two objectives with one action
1. I have to go to New York on business this Friday, and I’ve needed to get some new suits for some time. Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone: I’ll attend to my business in New York on Friday and Monday and do some shopping over the weekend.
2. I need to get rid of all the old baby clothes I had for my children when they were small. Since you are about to have your first baby, why don’t I give the clothes to you? We’ll kill two birds with one stone
2. I need to get rid of all the old baby clothes I had for my children when they were small. Since you are about to have your first baby, why don’t I give the clothes to you? We’ll kill two birds with one stone
TIME TO KILL, HAVE (SOME)
to have a period of time to pass while waiting for some future event
1. I expected the plane to leave at 4:30 but it has been delayed. Now I have some time to kill while I wait for the plane.
2. Sarah arrived at the meeting early. She had time to kill so she read a magazine.
2. Sarah arrived at the meeting early. She had time to kill so she read a magazine.
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