Lay A Glove On Definition
verb
To hit with a boxing glove .
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To physically touch , especially in a way that causes hurt .
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To harm (someone's) reputation, to make an accusation stick.
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To match , to provide with meaningful competition or be able to handle .
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Origin of Lay A Glove On
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From the sport of boxing , referring to managing to hit someone with one's boxing glove.
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