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Take a gander here: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/takedown
I see three definitions, two literal and one figurative that apply here:
>6. Informal . the act of being humbled.
>7. Wrestling . a move or series of maneuvers that succeeds in bringing a standing opponent down onto the mat.
>2. a crushing remark [syn: put-down]
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Take a gander here: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/takedown
I see three definitions, two literal and one figurative that apply here:
>6. Informal . the act of being humbled.
>7. Wrestling . a move or series of maneuvers that succeeds in bringing a standing opponent down onto the mat.
>2. a crushing remark [syn: put-down]