spell doom
idiom
: to lead to the failure or end of something
The poor economy spelled doom for many small businesses.
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Conversely, keeping mums soggy is a sure recipe for root rot, fungus gnats, and other issues that spell doom for an indoor mum.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
For most conferences, a loss in a matchup of such magnitude could spell doom for the losing team’s chances of getting a spot in the College Football Playoff.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Polling shows anxiety about the economy and trepidation about the direction of the country in general, which would normally spell doom for the party in the White House.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
However, these setbacks don’t necessarily spell doom for the industry.
—Sergii Starostin, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
For most conferences, a loss in a matchup of such magnitude could spell doom for the losing team’s chances of getting a spot in the College Football Playoff.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Polling shows anxiety about the economy and trepidation about the direction of the country in general, which would normally spell doom for the party in the White House.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
However, these setbacks don’t necessarily spell doom for the industry.
—Sergii Starostin, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Spell doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20doom. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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