# pip to the post

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage at the last decisive moment.
2. To overcome a prominent competitor, gaining their position, especially by making a smart, sudden move.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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