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to lay a glove on somebody or something
to lay a glove on somebody or something
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danneggiare la reputazione, intaccare il prestigio
to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing
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idiom
Esempi
The journalist tried to lay a glove on the politician during the interview, but the politician skillfully deflected the tough questions.
La campagna avversaria ha cercato di danneggiare la sua reputazione, ma gli elettori continuavano a fidarsi di lei.
02
to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves
idiom
informal
Esempi
In the intense boxing match, the champion could n't lay a glove on his skilled opponent, who dodged every punch.
