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Definition

To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.

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In Context

  • "City manager Pep Guardiola asked his side, who suffered such bitter disappointed as their hold on the Champions League trophy was wrestled away by Spanish giants Real, to go to the well once more against a highly-motivated Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley."
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See Also

  • the jug goes to the well until it breaks
  • the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last