Giant-killing

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The slaying of a giant. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The defeat of a team by a much weaker opponent. also, countable, uncountable

    "My guide tells me of Yeovil's 'considerable glove trade', which is why the giant-killing footie club, Yeovil Town FC, is known as 'The Glovers'."

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"My guide tells me of Yeovil's 'considerable glove trade', which is why the giant-killing footie club, Yeovil Town FC, is known as 'The Glovers'."

Etymology

From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.

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