nail in the coffin

something that hasten's death or defeat

As far as re-election goes Bush will probably put another nail in the coffin during the course of the next few months.

by Light Joker September 6, 2007

Nail in my coffin

To smoke a cigarette

Hey, I'll be right back, gonna go outside and put a nail in my coffin.

by Ulfsark November 22, 2011

another nail in the coffin

when someone says something confirming your doubts.

when he said she was going to fail the class, she finally decided to give up and not go.

by digi148 January 11, 2005

nail in the coffin

A phrase popularized by Eminem in his 2003 diss-track dedicated to ending Ray Benzino's career, it means to seal one's demise.
The first recorded use of this phrase was in 1792, when Pindar, also known as John Wolcot, stated “Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt.”

Guy 1: Did you hear about Ray Benzino?
Guy 2: Literally who?
Guy 3: I've heard about him. He was this old guy peak Eminem absolutely assassinated in his hit diss-track "Nail in the Coffin" and another diss-track "The Sauce"

by faxlord November 15, 2022

put a nail in the coffin

to go get a cigarette or to smoke a cigarette. usually used when at work and wanting to get a break.

"I'm gonna go put a nail in the coffin while I can before getting back to work"

by Wolfkin November 8, 2013