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killed K0058850 (kĭld)adj.1. Put to death. Often used in combination: fresh-killed meat.2. Of, relating to, or containing microorganisms or infectious agents that have been inactivated so as to be incapable of causing infection: a killed virus; killed vaccines.killed
kill the clockIn sports, to protect a lead by using up as much possible time that remains in a game or match without giving the opposing team a chance to score, generally by maintaining a passive or defensive strategy. With just a narrow two-point lead, the home team is trying to kill the clock to hold out for a win. I don't know, Jim, there's a lot of game time left for them to start killing the clock.See also: clock, killkill (one)self1. To commit suicide. Once John realized he had begun to have thoughts of killing himself, he decided to seek help.2. To bring about one's death by performing a particular action. This phrase can be said when one's life is or could be in danger, but it is often used figuratively. I can hardly breathe—I'm going to kill myself if I go back on the treadmill right now! If they try driving home in this snow, they'll kill themselves—tell them to get a hotel room for the night.3. To overexert oneself. Don't kill yourself trying to get the report done tonight—it's not due until next week anyway.See also: killkill two birds with one stoneTo complete, achieve, or take care of two tasks at the same time or with a singular series of actions; to solve two problems with one action or solution. I might as well kill two birds with one stone and drop off my tax forms while I'm at the mall for the computer part I need. Bike-to-work schemes are a great way of killing two birds with one stone: getting more exercise while cutting down on the cost of your daily commute.See also: bird, kill, one, stone, twocuriosity killed the catInquisitiveness can be dangerous, especially when it extends to things one does not need to know about. I think you'll offend her by asking such personal questions—curiosity killed the cat, after all. I know curiosity killed the cat, but I can't stop the investigation until I know where the donations are really going.See also: cat, curiosity, killedkill the goose that lays the golden egg(s)To ruin or destroy something that brings one wealth. Firing the programmer who created your most successful app is like killing the goose that lays the golden egg.See also: golden, goose, kill, lay, thatkill the fatted calfTo prepare a lavish celebration, often to welcome someone back from a long absence. The phrase comes from the Biblical parable of the prodigal son, in which a father prepares a feast for his son who has returned home after squandering his fortune. My daughter is coming home from college for the summer, so we're going to kill the fatted calf and have a huge barbecue.See also: calf, fat, killkill timeTo engage in an activity, usually a rather aimless or idle one, with the goal of making time seem to pass more quickly or less slowly. I'm going to walk down to the bookstore to kill time before my flight. Do you want anything? It used to be that people killed time at the train station by talking to each other, but now everyone is nose-deep in their phone.See also: kill, timekill (one) with kindnessTo harm, inconvenience, or bother one by treating them with excessive favor or kindness. The phrase originated as the expression "kill with kindness as fond apes do their young," referring to the notion that such animals sometimes crushed their offspring by hugging them too hard. I love talking to Grandma, but she calls me twice a day to see how I'm doing—right now she's killing me with kindness.See also: kill, kindnesskill (something) stone deadTo totally halt or end something; to destroy or ruin something utterly. The nasty feedback she got about the painting killed her ambition stone dead. Many thought the rise of digital media formats would kill physical media stone dead, but people have proven that their desire to collect and own something outright often outweighs their desire for convenience.See also: dead, kill, stonekill (oneself) (doing something)To overexert oneself or overextend one's effort while doing something. Don't kill yourself trying to get the report done tonight—it's not due until next week anyway. They're killing themselves finishing the last touches on the exterior of the house before the storm hits us.See also: killkill (oneself) laughingTo laugh hysterically and uncontrollably. The comedian had the whole audience killing themselves laughing. My ribs actually hurt from it! I was surprised by how funny my date was last night. I was killing myself laughing at some of her stories!See also: kill, laughkill (someone) with extreme prejudiceTo kill someone without hesitation, mercy, or discernment. The general warned the rebels that they must either surrender or be killed with extreme prejudice. We must kill these terrorists with extreme prejudice to ensure the safety of our country.See also: extreme, kill, prejudicekill off1. To kill or eradicate someone or something in large numbers. A noun or pronoun can be used between "kill" and "off." Hey, we're only trying to kill off the weeds here—be careful around my flowers!2. To kill a character in a work of fiction. A noun or pronoun can be used between "kill" and "off." I can't believe they killed off my favorite character in the season finale.3. To end or remove something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "kill" and "off." We were supposed to go to the water park today, but the kids killed that off with their repeated temper tantrums. Can we do anything to kill off this smoky smell?See also: kill, offa little (hard) work never killed anybodyDoing hard, arduous work won't have any ill effects on a person, and, in fact, it is often beneficial to them. I told Mrs. Smith that you would help clean out her attic, and I don't want to hear any complaints about it—a little work never killed anybody. I think it would be good for Sarah to get a job this summer. A little hard work never killed anybody, after all.See also: anybody, killed, little, never, worka little (hard) work never killed anyoneDoing hard, arduous work won't have any ill effects on a person, and, in fact, it is often beneficial to them. I told Mrs. Smith that you would help clean out her attic, and I don't want to hear any complaints about it—a little work never killed anyone. I think it would be good for Sarah to get a job this summer. A little hard work never killed anyone, after all.See also: anyone, killed, little, never, workCuriosity killed the cat.Prov. Being curious can get you into trouble. (Often used to warn someone against prying into other's affairs.) Jill: Where did you get all that money? Jane: Curiosity killed the cat.See also: cat, curiosity, killedkill (someone or an animal) offto kill all of a group of people or creatures. Lefty set out to kill Max and his boys off. Something killed off all the dinosaurs.See also: kill, offkill the fatted calfFig. to prepare an elaborate banquet (in someone's honor). (From the biblical story recounting the return of the prodigal son.) When Bob got back from college, his parents killed the fatted calf and threw a great party. Sorry this meal isn't much, John. We didn't have time to kill the fatted calf.See also: calf, fat, killkill timeFig. to use something up, especially time. I killed time reading a novel. The employees were not encouraged to kill time.See also: kill, timekill two birds with one stoneFig. to solve two problems at one time with a single action. John learned the words to his part in the play while peeling potatoes. He was killing two birds with one stone. I have to cash a check and make a payment on my bank loan. I'll kill two birds with one stone by doing them both in one trip to the bank.See also: bird, kill, one, stone, twokilled outrightkilled immediately. The driver was killed outright in the accident. Twenty people were killed outright in the explosion.See also: killedlittle (hard) work never hurt anyone and little (hard) work never killed anyoneProv. One should expect to do hard or difficult work and not avoid doing it. Go help your father with the yard work. A little hard work never hurt anyone. Go ahead. Bring me some more bricks. A little work never killed anyone.See also: anyone, hurt, little, never, workcuriosity killed the catIt's best to mind one's own business. For example, Don't ask about his divorce-curiosity killed the cat. This cautionary expression sounds like the moral of some fable or folktale, but any such origin for it has been lost. The first recorded use was in O. Henry's Schools and Schools (1909). See also: cat, curiosity, killedkill off1. Render extinct, eliminate completely, as in The plague killed off entire villages and towns. [c. 1600] 2. Represent as dead, as in This mystery writer kills off a new victim in almost every chapter. [Mid-1800s] See also: kill, offkill the fatted calfPrepare for a joyful occasion or a warm welcome. For example, When Bill comes home from his trip to Korea we're going to kill the fatted calf. This expression alludes to the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), whose father welcomed him by serving the choicest calf after his return. [Early 1600s] See also: calf, fat, killkill timePass time aimlessly. For example, There was nothing to do, so I sat around killing time until dinner was ready. This idiom was first recorded about 1768. See also: kill, timekill two birds with one stoneAchieve two ends with a single effort, as in As long as I was in town on business, I thought I'd kill two birds and visit my uncle too . This expression is so well known that it is often shortened, as in the example. [c. 1600] See also: bird, kill, one, stone, twokill two birds with one stone If you kill two birds with one stone, you manage to achieve two things at the same time. We can talk about Union Hill while I get this business over with. Kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. He had been on his way to the vegetable man's van, both to purchase some cucumbers for his mother and — to kill two birds with one stone — to seek out Mr Halloran.See also: bird, kill, one, stone, twokill the fatted calf If you kill the fatted calf, you do everything you can to welcome back a person who has been away for a period of time. He went away for year, and when he returned, his family didn't exactly kill the fatted calf. Note: This expression comes from the story of the prodigal son which is told by Jesus in the Bible (Luke 5:3-32). In this story, a young man returns home after wasting all the money his father has given him. However, his father is so pleased to see him that he celebrates his return by killing a calf and preparing a feast. See also: calf, fat, killcuriosity killed the cat You say curiosity killed the cat to warn someone that they might suffer harm themselves if they try to find out about matters that do not involve them. `Where are we going?' Calder asked. `Curiosity killed the cat, dear. You'll find out soon enough.'See also: cat, curiosity, killedcuriosity killed the cat being inquisitive about other people's affairs may get you into trouble. proverbSee also: cat, curiosity, killedkill the fatted calf produce a lavish celebratory feast. The allusion is to the New Testament story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32), in which the forgiving father orders his best calf to be killed in order to provide a feast to celebrate the return of his wayward son. Fatted is an archaic form of the verb fat meaning ‘make or become fat’. Nowadays we use the forms fatten and fattened .See also: calf, fat, killkill time do things to make time seem to pass more quickly and to avoid getting bored, especially while waiting for something.See also: kill, timekill two birds with one stone achieve two aims at once.See also: bird, kill, one, stone, twocuriosity killed the ˈcat (saying) used to tell somebody not to ask so many questions, especially in reply to a question that you do not want to answer: ‘Are you two thinking of getting married by any chance?’ ‘Now, now. Curiosity killed the cat!’See also: cat, curiosity, killedˌkill the fatted ˈcalf welcome home somebody who has been away for a long time by having a big celebration: My brother’s coming home tomorrow, so I expect my parents will be killing the fatted calf for him.This is from a story in the Bible, in which a father arranges a special meal when his son returns to the family after a long time away. A fatted calf is a young cow that has been given extra food to make it fat.See also: calf, fat, killkill two birds with one ˈstone manage to achieve two aims by doing one thing: If we have to go to Manchester for the meeting, then let’s visit Auntie Joan on the way there. We can kill two birds with one stone.See also: bird, kill, one, stone, twokill offv.1. To destroy some form of life in such large numbers that none is left: The poisonous chemicals have killed off the fish that once lived in this pond. The pesticides killed the crops off.2. To destroy or eliminate something, especially plans, ideas, or activities: Your insolent behavior has killed off any desire I might have had to help you. The disinfectant killed the odor off.See also: kill, offkilled (off) mod. alcohol or drug intoxicated. (Drugs.) The team went out drinking and came home killed off. See also: killed, offkilled verbSee killed offkill the fatted calfTo hold a celebration, usually a long-awaited homecoming. Luke 15:23 describes the return of the prodigal son as, “And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry . . .” Although the guest of honor in the biblical parable was a wastrel whose father welcomed home, “to kill the fatted calf” can refer to a party for anyone whom the host is pleased to see.See also: calf, fat, killEncyclopediaSeekillkilled
killed (kĭld)adj. Of, relating to, or containing microorganisms or infectious agents that have been inactivated so as to be incapable of causing infection: a killed virus; killed vaccines.Patient discussion about killedQ. Is there something I can do to prevent my knee from killing me and before it becomes serious? I like running outdoors. It looks like after every run my left knee starts to hurt. It will be sore for days. I think it has something to do with the concrete I run on. Is there something I can do to prevent my knee from killing me and before it becomes serious?A. Mickey, i think there is no way to help you over the web and you should go see an orthopedist in order to see if there is something wrong over there. in the mean while stop running and maybe do physical activity that is not require effort from the knee like swimming. Q. we are the people most likely to kill ‘ourselves’ I have bipolar and have been suffering for nearly five years. I have also been told that we are the people most likely to kill ‘ourselves’ since we are fine one time and act impulsively the next minute and kill ourselves. I was fine, feeling good then I walked by the bathroom saw the razor and went in there and was about to slit my wrists. Stopped, don’t know why. Why is bipolar mixed treated as if it were no big deal?A. Hi Derik, thanks for sharing this. I was not aware of that figure. If you are feeling this way maybe you can share it with someone offline as well, like you did here online. Then they can help or be there for you. Q. can mono kill you if it gets to the liver? otherwise known as the kissing desiaes.A. It can be fatal, not necessarily through infecting the liver but through rupture of enlarged spleen or obstruction of the throat, or through the development of cancer (e.g. lymphoma) later in life.
However, these complications are very rare, and most people recover from the disease without major complications.
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