Phrase guide
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verb
To hit with a boxing glove.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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verb
To physically touch, especially in a way that causes hurt.
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verb
To harm (someone's) reputation, to make an accusation stick.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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verb
To match, to provide with meaningful competition or be able to handle.
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History
From the sport of boxing, referring to managing to hit someone with one's boxing glove.
