David-and-Goliath

English

Etymology

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Adjective

David-and-Goliath (not comparable)

1. 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

involving an unequal conflict

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• Finnish: Daavidin ja Goljatın (mostly only used with "taisto", etc.)