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What is the origin of the phrase (to meets one's waterloo) and What does it mean?

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To meet one's waterloo, is a phrase based on the major battle that took place at Waterloo in present day Belgium in Sunday June 15, 1815. The battle led to Napoleon's, France's famous historical leader, major defeat. Napoleon was defeat by a coalition of British, Dutch, and Prussian forces at this battle. It is viewed as a major battle and a crushing defeat for Napoleon. So "to meet one's waterloo" is to face a pivotal moment of defeat. 
luis21
he origin of this phrase comes from napoleon bonaparte and his battle with the duke of wellington leading the British, the Germans and the Dutch. and it means to meet there defeat
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