A "damaging blow" refers to a strong hit or impact that causes harm or negative consequences. It signifies a significant setback or loss to a person or situation. Full definition
Monaco will be desperate to avoid losing another key first - team star having already seen Bernardo Silva leave for Manchester City while Tiemoue Bakayoko is set for Chelsea, and losing Lemar as well as Kylian Mbappe who has been dominating headlines this summer will be really damaging blows for coach Leonardo Jardim. (caughtoffside.com)
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The most damaging blow to Steele's re-election chances came from Gentry Collins, former political director at the RNC who penned a six - page letter denouncing the fundraising operation (among other things) at the committee. (voices.washingtonpost.com)