Neúspěch - Vedoucí k neúspěchu

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chink in {one's} armor [fráze]

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

Ex: John 's tendency to gossip is a chink in his armor - his otherwise professional reputation is marred by his inability to keep a secret .

on the run [fráze]

in a state of disadvantage, difficulty, or vulnerability

Ex: His opponents believe he is definitely on the run .

Achilles' heel [fráze]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex:

to [dig] {one's} own grave [fráze]

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

Ex: Be careful with your actions. If you're caught embezzling money, you'll be digging your own grave with your own knife and fork.

to [cut] {one's} own [throat] [fráze]

to do something that causes one serious trouble or harm

Ex: By lowering prices so much , the company has essentially cut its own throat by making a profit all but impossible .

{one's} (own|) worst enemy [fráze]

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

Ex: Ignoring your health can make you your worst enemy .

to [foul] {one's} (own|) nest [fráze]

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

Ex: By treating his employees poorly , the manager has fouled his own nest by creating an unhappy and unproductive workplace .

[kill] the goose that lays the golden egg [věta]

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

Ex: By pushing his employees too hard , the manager killed the goose that lays the golden egg by causing high turnover and losing his most productive staff .

the final nail in the coffin [fráze]

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

Ex: Rising interest rates were the final nail in the coffin for many overextended homeowners , pushing them into default and foreclosure .

to [get] on top of {sb} [fráze]

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

Ex: The amount of work we have to do this week is getting on top of me .

to [rest|sit] on {one's} laurels [fráze]

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

Ex: The musician can not sit on their laurels and must continue to create new and innovative music in order to remain relevant .

on shaky ground [fráze]

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

Ex: The relationship between the two countries is on shaky ground , and there are concerns about rising tensions between them .

to [knock] {sth} on the head [fráze]

to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively

Ex: The coach decided to knock the team's losing strategy on the head and implement a new game plan for the next match.

to [lose] steam [fráze]

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

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign started out strong , but it has been losing steam in recent weeks as interest from consumers has waned .

kiss of death [fráze]

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

Ex: Being caught in a scandal can be the kiss of death for a public figure 's reputation .

to [take] a beating [fráze]

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

Ex: The athlete took a beating in the championship game , losing by a wide margin .

Neúspěch
Vedoucí k neúspěchu	Zažívání neúspěchu	Ztracený ve hře	Plytvání
Marnost	Deterioration	Pomluva & Nepopularita	Defeat
Konec Hry	Prohrát nebo Vyhrát	Chyby a Špatný Výkon