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Rope-A-Dope.
Rope-A-Dope - as a noun
A boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches
Example Sentences
"Muhammad Ali famously used the rope-a-dope strategy against George Foreman."
"In boxing, rope-a-dope is a tactic where a fighter rests against the ropes to tire out the opponent."
"The boxer employed a rope-a-dope maneuver to exhaust his formidable rival."
"He executed a rope-a-dope technique, absorbing punches while waiting for the right moment to strike back."
"The fighter's rope-a-dope strategy surprised his opponent and helped him secure the victory."
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