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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
敗北寸前の状況から一転して、急に勝利を引き寄せること。 / 敗北が決定的な局面から、劇的に逆転し勝利を収めること。 / 絶望的な敗戦状況を覆し、急激な展開で勝利を掴む行為。
（ present singular third-person ）
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(idiomatic) To suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.
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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
With a sudden rally in the final minutes, the underdog managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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With a sudden rally in the final minutes, the underdog managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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