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David-and-Goliath

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Being or involving an unequal conflict between two parties, one of which is much stronger or more powerful than the other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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History

Etymology

From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: Давид срещу Голиат (David sreštu Goliat) — involving an unequal conflict
  • Tajik: Довуду Ҷолут (Dovudu Jolut) — involving an unequal conflict