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David-and-Goliath

David-and-Goliath adjective: being or involving an unequal conflict between two parties, one of which is much stronger or more powerful than the other.

Adjective

David-and-Goliath (not comparable)

  1. Being or involving an unequal conflict between two parties, one of which is much stronger or more powerful than the other.
    • The “Axanar” case has sparked considerable controversy within the “Star Trek” fan community, with some championing the film as a David-and-Goliath battle for creative freedom and others sharply criticizing the film’s creators for overstepping their bounds and threatening the entire world of fan...2016 June 23, Josh Rottenberg, “CBS and Paramount Pictures announce new guidelines on 'Star Trek' fan films”, in Los Angeles Times, archived from the original on 30 Jul 2016

Origin of David-and-Goliath

From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.

Questions about David-and-Goliath

What does David-and-Goliath mean?
David-and-Goliath means being or involving an unequal conflict between two parties, one of which is much stronger or more powerful than the other.
What part of speech is David-and-Goliath?
David-and-Goliath is an adjective.

Words near David-and-Goliath in the dictionary

  1. David and Goliath mate
  2. David and Goliath mates
  3. David City
  4. David HaMelech
  5. David Miscarriage
  6. David-and-Goliath
  7. Davida
  8. Davidești
  9. Davidge
  10. Davidi
  11. davidia

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