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to lay a glove on somebody or something
to lay a glove on somebody or something
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prejudicar a reputação, manchar a imagem
to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing
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idiom
Exemplos
The opposing team could n't lay a glove on the star player, who scored all three goals in the match.
Mesmo o escândalo mal manchou a imagem da empresa.
02
to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves
idiom
informal
Exemplos
The skilled martial artist's training enabled her to swiftly counter her opponent's attacks, making it nearly impossible for him to lay a glove on her.
