Definitions
To foil (verb): To prevent something (bad) from succeedingExample: Our attempt to rob the bank was foiled when a small dog named Paco phoned the police.
Foiled plots in the news
This month, a terrorist attack on a European train was foiled by a group of young Americans and a 60-year-old British consultant.The Americans were then immediately thrown off the train for speaking too loudly.
How to foil a terrorist plot
- Be
brave and courageousAmerican.
- Be on holiday in Amsterdam. They say it sharpens your reflexes.
- Wait hours for occupied train toilet. Tackle whoever comes out.
Receive congratulations from a grateful nation in your native tongue.
Definitions
To foil (verb): To prevent something (bad) from succeedingExample: Our attempt to rob the bank was foiled when a small dog named Paco phoned the police.
Foiled plots in the news
This month, a terrorist attack on a European train was foiled by a group of young Americans and a 60-year-old British consultant.The Americans were then immediately thrown off the train for speaking too loudly.
How to foil a terrorist plot
- Be
brave and courageousAmerican.
- Be on holiday in Amsterdam. They say it sharpens your reflexes.
- Wait hours for occupied train toilet. Tackle whoever comes out.
Receive congratulations from a grateful nation in your native tongue.
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