TVs Lost: In Season 3 What does Ben mean when he says " proverbial nail in !

Question: The expression "Another nail in the coffin" means one step closer to death.
When Ben says "proverbial nail in my coffin" he is referring to the proverb, indicating that the event that just occurred is bringing him one step closer to death.

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Answers: The expression "Another nail in the coffin" means one step closer to death.
When Ben says "proverbial nail in my coffin" he is referring to the proverb, indicating that the event that just occurred is bringing him one step closer to death.

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