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单词 take the count
释义

take the count

idiomatic phrase

of a boxer
: to lose by a knockout : to be counted out
McAlinden was outrageous with some of his wild hay-makers against Dunn before he took the count. Tim Mo

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

take the count

phrase

as in lose
to undergo defeat There've been some setbacks, but I refuse to take the count just yet.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • lose
  • fall
  • throw
  • falter
  • bow out
  • strike out
  • miss
  • wash out
  • fail
  • tank
  • collapse
  • forfeit
  • founder
  • flop
  • fold
  • crack (up)
  • bomb
  • flunk

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • triumph
  • win
  • prevail
  • succeed
  • flourish
  • thrive
  • conquer
  • prosper
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