David-and-Goliath en · ADJ
Etymology
From the Biblical story of David and Goliath.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Being or involving an unequal conflict between two parties, one of which is much stronger or more powerful than the other.
The “Axanar” case has sparked considerable controversy within the “Star Trek” fan community, with some championing the film as a David-and-Goliath battle for creative freedom and others sharply criticizing the film’s creators for overstepping their bounds and threatening the entire world of fan films.
2016 June 23, Josh Rottenberg, “CBS and Paramount Pictures announce new guidelines on 'Star Trek' fan films”, in Los Angeles Times, archived from the original on 30 Jul 2016:
Translations (2)
bg Давид срещу Голиат (involving an unequal conflict) · tg Довуду Ҷолут (involving an unequal conflict)