Nail in the coffin meaning
What does the saying 'Nail in the coffin' mean?
Idiom: Nail in the coffin
Meaning:
A nail in someone or something's coffin is a problem or event that is a clear step towards an inevitable failure.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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