smite hip and thigh in English

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Etymology: Derived from a phrase in the book of Judges, verse 15:8, taking the first half of the sentence as synonymous with the rest. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} smite hip and thigh

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      "glosses": [
        "To defeat overwhelmingly."
      ],
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          "overwhelmingly"
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    }
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"smite hip and thigh" meaning in English

Phrase