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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Winning by a Nose” is a rare card of the Italian Memes pack, number 39 of the collection, and the 26th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Winning by a Nose” meme mean?
People say “corto muso” for a one-goal win without much style, earned by calculation instead of spectacle. Depending on the camp it is a compliment (knowing how to win) or a jibe (winning without offering anything), and it now spreads far outside football.
Where does the “Winning by a Nose” meme come from?
The phrase comes from horse-racing language, where it means the smallest distance, a muzzle’s length, by which one horse beats the next. According to Wikipedia, Allegri coined it during the 2018-2019 Serie A season to describe his view of winning above all. The sports press picked it up until it entered everyday Italian as a word for any narrow victory. Rival supporters quote it jokingly to tease Juventus, while Juventus fans use it to defend the method.
- 2019Allegri popularises “corto muso” during the 2018-2019 Serie A season, according to Wikipedia.
How to use the “Winning by a Nose” meme
- One goal, one shot on target, three points: another corto muso special.
- We won 1-0 off a deflection. Corto muso, but we’ll take it.
- She won the exam by half a mark, a proper corto muso.
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The “Winning by a Nose” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 70/100 · #26 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Winning by a Nose” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Winning by a Nose comes out of the Italian Memes pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does “corto muso” mean?
It is a horse-racing phrase for the smallest possible margin; in football, a win by the narrowest gap.
Who brought “corto muso” into football?
Coach Massimiliano Allegri, during the 2018-2019 Serie A season.
Is it a compliment or a joke?
Both: fans of the coach see the art of winning, critics see overly cautious play.
How do I get the Winning by a Nose meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Winning by a Nose” is a rare card of the Italian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Winning by a Nose card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia : Massimiliano Allegri · checked on November 6, 2026.
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