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coup de grace (s) (noun), coups de grace (pl)
An action or an event that finally ends or destroys something that has been getting weaker or worse: The legislature's decision to stop funding the governor's proposal has administered the coup de grace to any further action on his part.
A decisive finishing stroke.
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de trop, more de trop, most de trop
Relating to anything or anyone who is superfluous or in the way and not wanted. (2)
Et sic de caeteris.
And so of the rest.
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tour de force (s) (noun), tours de force (pl)
1. A magnificent feat or accomplishment: France won the World Cup in 2018 and winning it could be considered to be France's tour de force in the international soccer or European football tournament of that year!
2. Etymology: from French, "a significant feat of strength."
A feat of strength or artistic skill.
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