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Literally, "blow of mercy" means a death blow to end the suffering of a wounded creature. It is used figuratively to mean an event which brings about the end of anything that has been failing.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoCoup de Grace literally means "blow of mercy"; and refers to a death blow given to a wounded or dying creature or person to end its suffering.
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∙ 10y ago'Coup de grace' translated from French to English means 'Blow of mercy.' It would be used in order to end the suffering of a wounded animal and sometimes soldiers.
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