to kingdom come

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Definition of to kingdom come

informal

: to a state of complete destruction

He took out his shotgun and threatened to blast/blow them all to kingdom come.

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: a politically organized community or major territorial unit having a monarchical form of government headed by a king or queen
: the eternal kingship of God
: the realm in which God's will is fulfilled

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