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grand coup

noun

, Bridge, Whist.
  1. the trumping of a trick that could have been taken by the winner's partner.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of grand coup1

First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences

You may judge of my agitation just now, when I tell you that I am actually preparing a grand coup, the finest effect in the book.

When he presented our little bill a grand coup was expected, but the trans-atlantic turtle seems to have shut him up.

Didn't you hear me say first thing that that there shot o' Yan's should score a 'grand coup'?

The Injuns call a great feat a 'coup,' an' an extra big one a 'grand coup.'

You get that stone and you'll get a grand coup feather, top honours fur grit.

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