idiom
Business
Another Nail in the Coffin
uh-NUTH-er NAYL in the KAW-fin
/əˈnʌðər neɪl ɪn ðə ˈkɒfɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Anothernailinthecoffin
Dictionary meaning
One more factor contributing to something's failure or downfall.
Examples
- Three consecutive missed targets were another nail in the coffin for the CEO.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'nail' and 'cof'.
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