Meaning of the word "lick your wounds" in English
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lick your wounds
US /lɪk yʊər wuːndz/
UK /lɪk yʊər wuːndz/
Idiom
1.
to spend time recovering from a defeat or a bad experience
Example:
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After losing the election, the candidate went home to lick his wounds.
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The team needs some time to lick their wounds after such a devastating loss.
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