| 单词 | may the best man win |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmay the best man win P7. Originally Boxing. may the best man win and variants: used (originally as a toast before a fight) to express the hope that a competition is to be a fair one, with the winner being the most deserving competitor. ΚΠ 1817 Morning Chron. 2 Apr. Scroggins drank, ‘may it be a good fight,..and no interruption!’ Turner replied, ‘may the best man win, and nobody else.’ 1861 Cornhill Mag. Jan. 31 The generous justice which first threw open to all the race of life,..a fair field promised to all alike, and the best man to win. 1949 Boys' Life Jan. 31/1 Barney Jenson... glanced over his shoulder at Dick, and said, ‘So long, pal. May the best man win, and don't be disappointed if he does.’ 2011 Aberdeen Evening Express (Nexis) 17 Jan. 14 In the International Female Solo Artist section, we'll see..Katy Perry and Robyn fight it out with Rihanna..and Kylie Minogue. May the best woman win. < as lemmas |
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