kill with kindness

Meaning

1. kill sb / sth with kindness

   to be so kind to sb / sth that you in fact harm them

In the movies · 2

• That's our secret: Kill you with kindness.The Devil's Advocate1997
• - You don't have to kill him with kindness. - Give him 200 dollars.Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia1974

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