Meaning of the word "snatch victory from the jaws of defeat" in English
What does "snatch victory from the jaws of defeat" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
US /snætʃ ˈvɪktəri frəm ðə dʒɔz əv dɪˈfiːt/
UK /snætʃ ˈvɪktəri frəm ðə dʒɔz əv dɪˈfiːt/
Idiom
1.
to win a competition or achieve success when it seemed that you were certain to lose
Example:
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The team managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with a last-minute goal.
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Despite being down by a large margin, they managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final round.
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