反败为胜 (fǎn bài wéi shèng) — to turn defeat into victory; to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
Definition
A chengyu meaning to turn a losing situation around and win. Used for a dramatic late reversal in competition, business, or other struggles, not small wins.
idiom
to turn defeat into victoryto snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
Examples
- 反败为胜，。Zhè zhī qiú duì zài zuì hòu wǔ fēn zhōng fǎn bài wéi shèng, yíng dé le bǐ sài.This team turned defeat into victory in the last five minutes and won the game.
- 反败为胜，。Gōng sī tōng guò chuàng xīn chǎn pǐn fǎn bài wéi shèng, chóng xīn zhàn lǐng shì chǎng.The company turned defeat into victory through innovative products and recaptured the market.
- 反败为胜，。Tā zài qí jú zhōng fǎn bài wéi shèng, ràng duì shǒu dà chī yì jīng.He turned defeat into victory in the chess game, surprising his opponent greatly.
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