とどめを刺す

とどめをさす

Also written 止めを刺す

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace
2. to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
3. to be the best for A (as ＡはＢに止めを刺す)

Kanji

• 刺 pierce. Read as さす.

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