Phrase guide
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noun
In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, or enhanced expectation of victory by the others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
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Synonyms: chum in the water
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: the result of a marine predator's attack.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Referring to the emergence of predators such as sharks (and possible feeding frenzy) when blood is spilled in the water.
