How to Pronounce "close in for the kill"
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪɫ
KLOHS-in fer thuh KIL
kləʊz/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɪl
KLOHZ-in faw thuh KIL
Definition
To move closer to someone or something in order to finish or defeat them, often after waiting for the right moment. Used literally in hunting and figuratively in competition, negotiation, or argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪɫ
British English
kləʊz/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS-in fer thuh KIL
UK
KLOHZ-in faw thuh KIL
Listen in Context
She waited for the perfect moment to close in for the kill in the chess game.
The lion closed in for the kill when the gazelle was tired.
In the final round, the boxer closed in for the kill.
The team played patiently, then closed in for the kill with a last-minute goal.