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Sajjad Raihan 903 Posted 8 years ago
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Proper use of the idiom 'Triumph over'

Are those proper use of the idiom 'Triumph over'?

1. Mothers triumph over fathers when it comes to parenting because they contribute more in upbringing of kids.

2. Electronic money transaction methods triumph over transactions through cash nowadays.

  

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Sajjad Raihan 903 Are th e se proper use s of the idiom 'Triumph over'? No. Except for its use in sports (see first example below), 'triumph over' is somewhat literary and abstract, so it is not the most suitable word choice for speaking about more ordinary topics like parenting or bank transactions.

  • Sajjad Raihan 903 Are th e se proper use s of the idiom 'Triumph over'?
  • No.
  • Except for its use in sports (see first example below), 'triumph over' is somewhat literary and abstract, so it is not the most suitable word choice for speaking about more ordinary topics like parenting or bank transactions.
  • The American was part of a quarterfinal Fed Cup triumph over Germany in February.
  • His was a story of determination, ingenuity and triumph over adversity.
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Sajjad Raihan 903Are these proper uses of the idiom 'Triumph over'?

No. Except for its use in sports (see first example below), 'triumph over' is somewhat literary and abstract, so it is not the most suitable word choice for speaking about more ordinary topics like parent

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