underdog
The origin and history of underdog.
Etymology
From under- + dog, originally likening the loser to the dog that ends up pinned beneath its opponent in a fight.
The origin and history of underdog.
From under- + dog, originally likening the loser to the dog that ends up pinned beneath its opponent in a fight.
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