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Scupper
01
escotilla, desagüe
drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
to scupper
01
hundir
to do something in order to cause something such as an opportunity or plan to fail
Example
The unexpected delay scuppered our plans for the big presentation.
El retraso inesperado frustró nuestros planes para la gran presentación.
If they had been more prepared, they would not have scuppered the important deal.
Si hubieran estado más preparados, no habrían frustrado el importante acuerdo.
02
emboscar, acechar
wait in hiding to attack
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