About The Word Rope-a-dope

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Rope-a-dope

Rope-a-dope Meaning & Definition
Rope-a-dope Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rope-a-dope?

[n] a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponenet wears himself out throwing punches

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See Also | boxing | fisticuffs | pugilism

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