check and mate
In chess, 'check and mate' is a declaration of victory, indicating the opponent's king is in an inescapable threat.
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Definition
B2Chess
(technical)An announcement that the opponent's king is under threat with no legal move to escape, ending the game.
Example
- With his next move, he declared 'check and mate,' winning the match.
B2General
(figurative, informal)Used to describe a situation where someone is placed in an inescapable losing position.
Example
- After revealing the final piece of evidence, she said 'check and mate,' leaving no room for argument.
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