pull off an upset — to achieve an unexpected victory against a stronger opponent or overcome difficult odds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to achieve an unexpected victory against a stronger opponent or overcome difficult odds
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊl ɔːf ən ʌpˈset/
Korean meaning: 예상외로 강한 상대를 이기거나 어려운 상황을 극복하다, 이변을 일으키다
Korean pronunciation: 풀 **오**프 언 **업**셋
Example Sentences
- Nobody expected the rookie to pull off an upset against the three-time world champion.
- My grandmother pulled off an upset by beating all the college students at the video game tournament.
- The startup managed to pull off an upset by winning the contract over established corporations.
pull off an upset
NOUN//pʊl ɔːf ən ʌpˈset//
to achieve an unexpected victory against a stronger opponent or overcome difficult odds
to achieve an unexpected victory against a stronger opponent or overcome difficult odds
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Nobody would bet we'd pull off an upset, but that ball hit the net!
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Origin
스포츠 용어에서 유래된 표현으로, 'pull off'는 '성공적으로 해내다'의 의미이고, 'upset'은 19세기 경마에서 예상 밖의 승리를 의미했던 용어입니다.
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“Nobody expected the rookie to pull off an upset against the three-time world champion.”
“My grandmother pulled off an upset by beating all the college students at the video game tournament.”
“The startup managed to pull off an upset by winning the contract over established corporations.”
“David really pulled off an upset when he got a date with the most popular girl in school.”
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