Rope-a-dope
noun
1.
a method of tiring out a boxing opponent by pretending to be trapped on the ropes while the opponent expends energy on punches that are blocked
(as modifier): rope-a-dope strategy
noun
in boxing, the tactic of pretending to be on the ropes while the opponent gets tired out by throwing punches
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