Meaning of とどめを刺す in Japanese

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とどめ 刺す

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Definition of とどめを刺す

  1. (exp, v5s) to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to deliver the coup de grace

    ライオンが獲物に一撃でとどめを刺した。
    The lion put an end to his prey with one stroke.

  2. to put an end to; to deliver the final blow
  3. to be the best for A
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