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Definition

To take advantage of someone's inattention.

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In Context

  • "Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi was forced to deny Stewart Downing and Bent in quick succession, and again got down well to deny Bent after a Young free-kick had caught Steven Caldwell napping."
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Related Idioms

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To understand the meaning or implications of someone’s pronouncement.
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