break into small pieces | be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious |
become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure | obtain advantages, such as points, etc. |
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict | win something through one's efforts |
make ineffective | acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions |
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | attain success or reach a desired goal |
crush or bruise | |
humiliate or depress completely | |
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority | |