Snuff (one) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "snuff (one)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-04-15 09:04

Meaning of Snuff (one)

Synonyms:

finish off , murder (one) , kill (one) , assassinate (one) , dispatch (one)

Snuff (one) American British slang verb

Used to indicate the action of killing
 

Tiredness while driving can snuff you.

She was nearly snuffed by a car accident.

The police officers are protecting the witness to prevent the criminals from snuffing him for vengeance .

Other phrases about:

claim a/the/(one's) life

If something claims one's life, it takes their life or kills them.

under pain of death

With the threat of being killed as punishment, if one does not do something

blow (one's) brains out

To kill someone or oneself by shooting in the head.

top (one)self

To kill yourself. 

tear (one) limb from limb

(Typically said a threat against someone) To attack, kill one violently.

 

Grammar and Usage of Snuff (one)

Verb Forms

  • snuff (one)
  • snuffs (one)
  • snuffed (one)
  • snuffing (one)

The verb "snuff" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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Said when one is looking back on something enjoyable or worthwhile in the moment that it was happening even though it was impermanent

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The party came to an end, but it was fun while it lasted.

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