grand coup

American  

noun

Bridge, Whist.

1. the trumping of a trick that could have been taken by the winner's partner.

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Etymology

Origin of grand coup

First recorded in 1870–75

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grand coup

The grand coup, however, is inside: the East Building's central court, which rises through a complex series of levels, bridges, stairways, escalators and ramps to its culmination in the tetrahedronal space frame-skylight.

From Time Magazine Archive

They slipped and scuttled between legs with a lightning speed that suggested a reinforcement of the devils of old time, until the moment came for the grand coup.

From Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing by Page, Gertrude

Meanwhile, Madelon, once more absorbed in the game, is meditating her grand coup.

From My Little Lady by Poynter, Eleanor Frances

But, on the contrary, he was just the same as ever, and began talking at once about a grand coup he was going to make presently by investing in a silver-mine.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 by Various

Now attempt a grand coup, in which if you are successful, you may almost consider your dog made staunch for ever.

From The Dog by Dinks