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giant-killing

noun

Etymology

From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.

Definitions

  1. The slaying of a giant.

  2. The defeat of a team by a much weaker opponent.

    • 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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