How to Pronounce "move in for the kill"
expression
MOOV-in fer thuh KIL
MOOV-in faw thuh KIL
Definition
To get ready to finish off an opponent or situation, often after waiting for the right moment; sometimes used literally (in hunting or sports), but often used metaphorically for business, competition, or arguments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmuv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪɫ
British English
mˈuːv/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOOV-in fer thuh KIL
UK
MOOV-in faw thuh KIL
Listen in Context
After hours of chess, he moved in for the kill and won the game.
The sales team waited for the right time to move in for the kill.
The lion slowly moved in for the kill.
She waited until her opponent was tired before she moved in for the kill.