underdog
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚ.dɑːɡ/
1.
underdog, zwakkere partij
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest
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The team was the underdog, but they managed to win the championship.
Het team was de underdog, maar ze wisten het kampioenschap te winnen.
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Everyone loves to root for the underdog.
Iedereen houdt ervan om voor de underdog te juichen.
2.
underdog, zwakkere partij
a person who is expected to lose or fail in a competition or struggle
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Despite being the underdog, she never gave up hope.
Ondanks dat ze de underdog was, gaf ze de hoop nooit op.
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The small startup was the underdog against the giant corporation.
De kleine startup was de underdog tegen de gigantische corporatie.