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.
如果他在这次公投中失败,这将敲响他领导地位的丧钟。
- If he loses this referendum, it will sound the death knell for his leadership.