do a Bradbury en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
In reference to Australian speed skater Steven Bradbury, who won a gold medal in the 1,000m short-track speed skating event at the 2002 Winter Olympics after all his opponents in the lead were involved in a last corner pile-up.
Meanings
- (Australia) To triumph unexpectedly in a sporting event, especially due to luck or the misfortune of others.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| doing a Bradbury | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| did a Bradbury | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| does a Bradbury | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| done a Bradbury | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |