爆冷门
bào lěngmén
Meaning
- an upset (esp. in sports)
- unexpected turn of events
- to pull off a coup
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- a breakthrough
Example
今天比赛又爆冷门，一向默默无闻的火车头队一举夺得团体赛冠军。
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