giant-killing
noun/ˈdʒaɪənt kɪlɪŋ/
/ˈdʒaɪənt kɪlɪŋ/
[uncountable] (British English)- (especially in sports) the act of a person or team defeating a much stronger opponent
- The team became famous for its giant-killing in the FA Cup.
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