death knell
noun /ˈdeθ nel/
/ˈdeθ nel/
(also knell)
[singular]- an event that means that the end or destruction of something will come soon
丧钟;死亡的征兆;预示毁灭的事件 - If he loses this referendum, it will sound the death knell for his leadership.
如果他在公投中失败,这将为他的领导敲响丧钟。
- If he loses this referendum, it will sound the death knell for his leadership.