Used to imply a brutal or aggressive action, suggesting an illegal or immoral killing.

Violent Connotation

Commonly appears in crime fiction or discussions about mysterious deaths.

Mystery and Crime

Sometimes used humorously or dramatically to describe a less serious defeat or failure.

Refers to being extremely fatigued, whether it's due to physical activity or mental effort.

Can describe feeling overwhelmed by strenuous circumstances or demanding tasks.

Suggests that something was directly responsible for ruining plans or expectations.

Implies that an action or event unexpectedly caused an end or failure.