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

Example Sentences

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

All three of these men, by their reports, had aided in the grand coup which had culminated that evening in the expulsion of the consuls across the frontier.

From Command by McFee, William

By reversing matters in play the first important advantage gained to the player is that he needs but a capital of 10 units, and his grand coup becomes 400 or 500 units.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

For although he was a very proper young bachelor for months, showing no unseemly interest in women, we all of us, I think, secretly felt that he was setting the stage for a "grand coup."

From 32 Caliber by McGibeny, Donald

About the middle of May, Marcia Grandon makes her grand coup de grace.

From Floyd Grandon's Honor by Douglas, Amanda Minnie