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underdog

/ˈʌndərˌdɔɡ/ /ˈʌndərˌdɑɡ/

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noun

Outsider, outsider

A competitor thought unlikely to win.

Examples :

"The small, new bakery was the underdog in the local baking competition, but everyone was surprised by its delicious pastries. "

La petite boulangerie, nouvelle venue, était l'outsider du concours de pâtisserie local, mais tout le monde a été surpris par ses délicieuses pâtisseries.

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Défavorisé

Somebody at a disadvantage.

Examples :

"In the school spelling bee, Maria was the underdog because it was her first time competing against students who had won before. "

Lors du concours d'orthographe de l'école, Maria était la défavorisée car c'était sa première participation contre des élèves qui avaient déjà gagné auparavant.

sport society achievement value character

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Passer en dessous de la balançoire

A high swing wherein the person pushing the swing runs beneath the swing while the person being pushed is at the forward limit of the arc.

Examples :

"The park's swing set had a spectacular underdog, where little Leo, pushing his sister, ran beneath the swing as she reached the highest point. "

La balançoire du parc avait un spectaculaire passage en dessous de la balançoire, où le petit Léo, en poussant sa sœur, passait en dessous de la balançoire lorsqu'elle atteignait le point le plus haut.

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