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to lay a glove on somebody or something
to lay a glove on somebody or something
01
prejudicar a reputação, manchar a imagem
to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing
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expressão idiomática
Exemplos
The accusations did not lay a glove on his reputation.
As acusações não prejudicaram a reputação dele.
02
to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves
expressão idiomática
informal
Exemplos
In the intense boxing match, the champion couldn't lay a glove on his skilled opponent, who dodged every punch.
