Meaning Of The Word Lick one's wounds
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Lick one's wounds Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Lick one's wounds?
lick one's wounds in British English
to attempt to heal one's injuries or soothe one's hurt feelings after a defeat to retire after a defeat or setback in order to husband one's resources |
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