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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, …