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

We doubt if the victory of Manassas or Corinth were worth as much to us as the frustration of this grand coup d'�tat.

From Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. by Pittenger, William

It was a grand coup when the door opened and the scout made his appearance carrying a tray of ices.

From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

She means to take advantage of you, and bring forward her girl, and make a grand coup.

From Sir Tom by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)

We doubt if the victory of Manasses or Corinth were worth as much to us as the frustration of this grand coup d' etat.

From Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure by Pittenger, William