Question

in 1815, french emperor napoleon suffered a devastating defeat in the battle of waterloo, which would prove to be his final battle before he abdicated the throne. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? last nights play - off in the semifinals proved to be the teams waterloo. a virtual tie a surprise win a final defeat

Explanation:

The text states that Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo was his final battle before abdicating. The allusion uses "Waterloo" to imply a decisive, final loss.

Answer:

a final defeat