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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in Dutch

snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in Dutch

de overwinning voor de poorten van de hel wegslepen
verb
(idiomatic) To suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.
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