David-and-Goliath
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From the Biblical story of David.
Adjective[edit]
David-and-Goliath (not comparable)
- Being or involving an unequal conflict between two parties, one of which is much stronger or more powerful than the other.
- 2016, Josh Rottenberg, “CBS and Paramount Pictures announce new guidelines on 'Star Trek' fan films”, in Los Angeles Times:
- The “Axanar” case has sparked considerable controversy within the “Star Trek” fan community, with some championing the film as a David-and-Goliath battle for creative freedom and others sharply criticizing the film’s creators for overstepping their bounds and threatening the entire world of fan films.
Translations[edit]
involving an unequal conflict
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