Do down and Lick

Do down

Do down verb - To achieve a victory over.
Usage example: you'll do her down at cards, but she'll probably win at croquet

Lick and do down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lick" instead a verb "Do down".

Lick

Lick verb - To achieve a victory over.
Usage example: he's determined to do everything he can to lick the cancer

Do down and lick are semantically related. (British) You can use "Do down" instead a verb "Lick".

Nearby Words: licked, licking
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