Meaning of giant-killing | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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Examples

“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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