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to lay a glove on somebody or something
to lay a glove on somebody or something
01
πλήττει τη φήμη, ρίχνει το κύρος
to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing
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idiom
Παραδείγματα
The journalist tried to lay a glove on the politician during the interview, but the politician skillfully deflected the tough questions.
Η αντίπαλη καμπάνια προσπάθησε να πλήξει τη φήμη της, αλλά οι ψηφοφόροι συνέχισαν να την εμπιστεύονται.
02
to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves
idiom
informal
Παραδείγματα
In the schoolyard fight, it was clear that the bully was no match for the smaller kid, as he could n't lay a glove on his agile adversary.
