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coup de main
[ koo duh man ]
noun
French.
plural coups de main
- a surprise attack; a sudden development.
coup de main
/ ku d蓹 m蓻虄 /
noun
- military an attack that achieves complete surprise
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of coup de main1
Literally, 鈥渂low from the hand鈥
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of coup de main1
literally: blow with the hand
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Did you spot the coup de main there?
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In the ring, Pacquiao, an avatar of speed and power combined into unremitting attack, exemplifies the Napoleonic principle of coup de main, the bold, decisive strike.
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鈥淚鈥檒l bring it to you. It is a successful coup de main.鈥
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In order to effect an entrance into the fort by a coup de main, they sent runners to frighten and drive in the horses and cattle.
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In attempting to storm the fort by a coup de main, they were beaten off with the loss of 200 men, the garrison sallying out and driving them back to their ships.
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