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Neúspěch - Výsledkem je neúspěch

Zjistěte, jak anglické idiomy jako „on shaky ground“ a „on the run“ souvisí s neúspěchem v angličtině.

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English idioms related to Failure

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

Ex: The company 's security system had chink in its armor - a vulnerability that hackers were able to exploit .
on the run
[fráze]

in a state of disadvantage, difficulty, or vulnerability

Ex: You 've got on the run now , boys !

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.

to do something that will lead to one's own failure

Ex: You spent all your time partying instead of studying.

to do something that causes one serious trouble or harm

Ex: The employees ' threats to cut their own throats because management simply closed the facility and moved operations overseas .

used to convey that a person is causing harm to themselves through their own actions, choices, or behavior

Ex: Negative self-talk can easily turn you into your worst enemy.

to behave in a way that damages or undermines one's own reputation or success

Ex: The country 's excessive military spending fouled its own nest by bankrupting the economy and leaving little funds for infrastructure and social programs .

to destroy something that could bring one a lot of money or great success, particularly because of greed

Ex: When the mining company overextracted resources from the land , killed the goose that lays the golden egg by damaging the environment that provided the natural wealth in the first place .

the last event, action, or circumstance that causes something to fail or end

Ex: When the star witness changed her story , it the final nail in the coffin for the defendant 's case .

(of a difficult or challenging situation) to overwhelm someone and cause them stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions

Ex: The pressure of the upcoming exams is really getting on top of me.

to become satisfied with one's past achievements and to stop making efforts to improve or progress

Ex: The politician won the election , but he canrest on his laurels and needs to follow through on his campaign promises .

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.

to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively

Ex: The company decided to knock the project on the head because it was too expensive to continue and was not generating enough revenue.

to lose momentum, energy, or enthusiasm for something, especially a task or project

Ex: The writer started the book with a lot of momentum, but they have been losing steam as they struggle to develop the plot and characters.

an event or action that results in the failure of something, particularly an organization

Ex: Receiving a negative review from a top critic can be kiss of death for a new movie .

to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation

Ex: The politician's approval rating has taken a beating in recent weeks due to a scandal.
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