English / phrase
A Mortal Blow to Someone
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A devastating, fatal, or crushing setback to an individual's plans or well-being
In context
01
Losing his entire housing deposit was a mortal blow to the young freelancer's savings.
02
An unexpected 40 percent rent increase dealt a mortal blow to the elderly couple's budget.
Synonyms
fatal setback,crushing defeat,devastating blow
Antonyms
boon,huge relief,major windfall
Collocations
deal a mortal blow to someone,deliver a mortal blow to,suffer a mortal blow