Snatch victory from the jaws of defeat Meaning in English
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释义
To win or succeed at the very last moment after nearly losing, often when it seemed impossible to win.
用法与细微差别
This idiom is dramatic and often used in sports, politics, or competitions. It describes an unexpected turnaround. Similar expressions include 'pull a rabbit out of a hat.' Use in positive contexts where success was unlikely.
例句
Our team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a last-minute goal.
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She snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with her quick thinking.
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The company snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by launching a new product.
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I thought we were done for, but we snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at the last second.
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It was a tense match, but somehow they managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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Just when everyone had given up hope, he went and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
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