“David and Goliath”
Source:
This phrase has its origins in 1 Samuel 17:4 and 1 Samuel 49 of the King James Version of the Bible
Meaning:
refers to a situation where a 'lightweight' takes on a much larger or stronger opponent expecting to win
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