coup de grace

Noun

A final blow or decisive finishing action, often used to end someone's suffering or to complete a victory.

ریشه

The term 'coup de grace' is of French origin, meaning 'blow of mercy'. It entered the English language in the 17th century.

مثال

• The boxer delivered a powerful coup de grace to his opponent.
• The general ordered the coup de grace to end the battle.
• The doctor administered a coup de grace to the terminally ill patient.