rope-a-dope

/roʊp eɪ doʊp/
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Definitions of rope-a-dope
  1. noun
    a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches
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    type of:
    boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism
    boxing with bare fists
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