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victory

The word "victory" is most commonly used as a countable noun, meaning you can have "a victory" or "many victories." While it often refers to war or sports, it is also frequently used in a metaphorical sense to describe overcoming a personal struggle, such as a health issue or a difficult habit.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is multitasking between a PTA meeting and her phone.

Eleanor Smith

I FINALLY GOT THE CHAIRPERSON TO BACK DOWN. TOTAL VICTORY.

Karen Smith

Wait, did you actually manage to pull that off?

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Eleanor is using 'victory' to describe her success in a social power struggle. Karen uses the phrasal verb 'pull that off', meaning to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.

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noun

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

"The army celebrated their decisive victory over the invaders."

noun

A triumph or success in achieving a goal or overcoming a difficulty.

"Winning the championship was a huge personal victory for the athlete."

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