put out of its misery
Example Sentences
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Encouraging the court to engage in what amounts to judicial euthanasia, the brief asserts that the act has been so disfigured over the years that it should be put out of its misery.
From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2021
When the deed must be done — a foundering book put out of its misery — the unfortunate task is executed with maximum stirrings of pity and regret.
From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2018
It wasn't as bad as the preceding sentence makes it sound, but the project was quickly put out of its misery - although Pete let managers inform the rest of the band.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2018
Asked if Spelacchio would be put out of its misery and replaced before Christmas, she stated, "No, absolutely no removal."
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2017
EST 15:55 Half-time: Wales 6-3 France A scrappy, very tedious 40 minutes of rugby is put out of its misery, with Wales leading by a solitary score despite dominating France completely.
From The Guardian • Feb. 26, 2016
