real coup

Frequency: 5.86.5 per million words

A genuine and impressive achievement, often unexpected.

coupADJECTIVE + NOUN (achievement)

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Examples (10)

  • Getting the exclusive distribution rights was a real coup for the small startup.
  • Securing a table at that restaurant on a Saturday night is a real coup.
  • Persuading the famous actor to star in their local play was a real coup for the community theatre.
  • The journalist's exclusive interview with the reclusive billionaire was a real coup.
  • Signing the star player from their rival team was a real coup for the club.
  • It would be a real coup if our university could attract such a renowned professor.
  • The viral marketing campaign turned out to be a real coup, doubling their sales in a month.
  • If we can finish this project ahead of schedule, it will be a real coup for the entire team.
  • Brokering the peace agreement between the two nations was a real coup for the diplomat.
  • Wasn't it a real coup when you managed to buy that house for under the asking price?