run for the roses

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词形变化

runs for the roses 复数 runs for the roses

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The Kentucky Derby horse race.

  2. 2.

    A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.

    习语 体育 游戏

    Looking back at Ohio State's run for the roses, there might be some who will insist the Buckeyes were lucky to escape defeat at least once. . . . the Buckeyes whipped a jinx in the form of premature Rose Bowl talk.

  3. 3.

    A hard-fought competition or demanding challenge of any kind.

    习语 引申义