Snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
phrase
To suddenly achieve success when it looked like you were going to fail.
The team was able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final minutes of the game
Often appears as...
- snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final moments
- snatch victory from the jaws of defeat after a tough struggle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To suddenly achieve success when it looked like you were going to fail.
The team was able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final minutes of the game
Often appears as...
- snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final moments
- snatch victory from the jaws of defeat after a tough struggle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Dramatic Turnaround
Implies an unexpected and last-minute change of fortune, often in sports or competitions.
Despite trailing for most of the match, she managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Pro Tip 2/3High Tension
Used when the outcome seems certain, but a sudden change occurs, creating excitement.
The underdog team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, causing an uproar in the stadium.
Pro Tip 3/3Last-Minute Success
Highlights achieving success when failure seems inevitable, often used after a hard-fought struggle.
The student snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on the final question of the quiz.
Pro Tip 1/3Dramatic Turnaround
Implies an unexpected and last-minute change of fortune, often in sports or competitions.
Despite trailing for most of the match, she managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Pro Tip 2/3High Tension
Used when the outcome seems certain, but a sudden change occurs, creating excitement.
The underdog team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, causing an uproar in the stadium.
Pro Tip 3/3Last-Minute Success
Highlights achieving success when failure seems inevitable, often used after a hard-fought struggle.
The student snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on the final question of the quiz.
Pro Tip 1/3Dramatic Turnaround
Implies an unexpected and last-minute change of fortune, often in sports or competitions.
Despite trailing for most of the match, she managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Pro Tip 2/3High Tension
Used when the outcome seems certain, but a sudden change occurs, creating excitement.
The underdog team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, causing an uproar in the stadium.
Pro Tip 3/3Last-Minute Success
Highlights achieving success when failure seems inevitable, often used after a hard-fought struggle.
The student snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on the final question of the quiz.
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