He thinks that being a close loser might give people a psychological boost, or the proverbial kick in the pants.
他认为，惜败可能会给人们一种心理上的刺激，或者如谚语所说的“重大挫折”。
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In the advance of the movement, the humorous saying has acquired a proverbial currency, "Quitting smoking is the easiest thing world. I've done it hundreds of time."