lay by the heels

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lay by the heels
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Sense: Verb: defeat

Synonyms:

thrash, overcome , overpower, beat , defeat , win , vanquish, crush , get the better of, get one over on (slang), prevail over, triumph over, be stronger than, overthrow , trounce, whip (slang), whup (US, slang), lick (slang), slaughter (slang)

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