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kick in the ballsa big setback or disappointmentRate it:

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body blowA serious setback; a traumatizing event which prevents or hinders continuation of an activity.Rate it:

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bump in the roadA setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor.Rate it:

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double whammya twofold blow or setback; a series of two events that cause adverse effectsRate it:

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have the last laughTo be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.Rate it:

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hit the bottleTo continually drink alcohol to excess, particularly in response to a setback.Rate it:

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kick in the teethA humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.Rate it:

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pull oneself up by one's bootstrapsTo begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only on one's own effort or abilities.Rate it:

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