Pick out the most suitable meaning of the word: "coup de grace"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The finishing blow
Coup de grace is a French phrase meaning "stroke of mercy": originally the blow that ended the suffering of a badly wounded person or animal. It now means a final blow or act that ends something completely.
Example: The heavy loss in the last quarter was the coup de grace for the struggling company.
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