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What does this phrase mean Snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?
To snatch victory from the jaws of defeat means to win a surprising victory at the last moment possible, when it had previously seemed certain that you were going to lose. This has in recent times also coined the reverse phrase to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory meaning to lose at the last moment possible, when it had previously seemed certain that you were going to win.
What does coined the phrase mean?
To 'coin a phrase' means to have invented it or 'came up with it'.
Who is Greek goddess in triumph?
If you mean the goddess of victory, she was called Nike.
Anthens victory over the Persians resulted in the forming of the?
'Anthens' ???? I think you mean 'Athens'.
What does the name Victoria mean in portugease?
In all languages Victoria always means 'Victory'.
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