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Definition
To defeat or frustrate someone, but without doing any permanent damage.
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Related Idioms
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wipe someone's nose
To defeat someone humiliatingly, usually by robbing or killing.
ride roughshod over
To treat (someone) roughly or without care, control, moderation, or re…
under someone's nose
directly in front of one; clearly visible
nose out of joint
An emotional state where someone is in a bad mood because they have be…
hold over someone's head
To harp on; to remind continuously (especially of a misstep or defeat)…
stand up
(stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, …