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Waterloo Meet Defeated Stronger Problem Difficult Surmount Steven

Phrase/Idiom meet your Waterloo
Definition If someone meets their Waterloo, they are defeated by someone who is stronger or by a problem that is very difficult to surmount.
Example Steven met his Waterloo when he was challenged by the youngest contestant.

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