How to Pronounce "in for the kill"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪɫ
IN fer thuh KIL
ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɪl
IN faw thuh KIL
Definition
To act decisively at the perfect moment to achieve victory or success, often when the other side is weak or vulnerable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪɫ
British English
ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN fer thuh KIL
UK
IN faw thuh KIL
Listen in Context
The soccer team waited until their opponents were tired, then went in for the kill.
She studied her competitor and went in for the kill at the end of the debate.
If you see an opening, go in for the kill!
He played it safe until the finals, then he went in for the kill and won the game.