Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rope-a-dope
noun
/ˈroʊp ə ˈdoʊp/
Definition
A tactic where one participant lures their opponent into a vulnerable position while conserving their strength.
Examples
- In boxing, Ali famously used the rope-a-dope strategy to outlast Foreman.
- The team employed a rope-a-dope strategy to draw the opposing players into making mistakes.
Meaning
The strategy of allowing oneself to be hit or attacked while appearing to be passive, in order to gain an advantage in a confrontation.
Synonyms
- Feigning
- Baiting
- Deception
