snatch the pebble
idiomTo fully grasp the meaning of a concept or to develop a skill to a high degree of proficiency, often that rivals some specific expert.
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pebble in one's shoe
A small and bothersome issue that may worsen over time.
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snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
To suddenly lose a contest one seemed very likely to win, especially through mistakes or bad judgment.
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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
To suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.