Neúspěch - Deterioration

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to [add] fuel to the fire [fráze]

to intensify a disagreement or argument

Ex: The manager added fuel to the fire by announcing layoffs during the meeting .

to [add] insult to injury [fráze]

to worsen a bad situation by doing or saying something hurtful or disrespectful, in addition to the harm that has already been caused

Ex: The company added insult to injury by not compensating the employees for their overtime work .

to [fan] the flames [fráze]

to worsen a bad, unpleasant, or dangerous situation for someone or something

Ex: The politician fanned the flames of nationalism by making a speech that appealed to people 's emotions .

to [go] to hell in (a|) (handbasket|handbag) [fráze]

to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate or decline in a manner that is likely to result in a bad outcome or failure

Ex: She is going to hell in handbag by spending all her money on unnecessary things .

to [go] to the dogs [fráze]

to deteriorate or decline significantly

Ex: The neighborhood went to the dogs when the factories closed and the jobs disappeared .

to [have] (seen|known) better days [fráze]

to be in a very poor condition, particularly compared to the past

Ex: They have seen better days financially , but they are hopeful for the future .

to [shoot] {oneself} in the foot [fráze]

to unintentionally do something that harms oneself or one's own interests

Ex: The company shot itself in the foot by releasing a faulty product that damaged their reputation .

double whammy [Podstatné jméno]

dvojitá rána

Ex: The team faced a double whammy of injuries and bad weather during the championship game .

Tým čelil dvojité ráně zranění a špatného počasí během mistrovského zápasu.

on {one's} last legs [fráze]

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

Ex: The old dog was on his last legs and had to be put down due to his failing health .

on the ropes [fráze]

very likely to be defeated or completely fail

Ex: The team is on the ropes after losing their star player to injury .

out of the frying pan (and|) into the fire [fráze]

used when one moves from a bad situation into a worse one

Ex:

worse for wear [fráze]

used to describe someone who is really tired after an exhaustive physical activity

Ex: The old couch is looking worse for wear after years of use .

the balloon [goes] up [věta]

used to indicate that a situation is about to become tense, difficult, or critical

Ex:

to [come] to a grinding halt [fráze]

to suddenly and completely stop, often in a dramatic or unexpected manner, implying a sense of frustration, disappointment, or failure

Ex: The production line came to a grinding halt when the machinery broke down .

to [grind] to a halt [fráze]

to slowly come to a complete stop after gradually losing speed or power

Ex: She is worried that the project will grind to a halt if they do n't receive the necessary support .

to [go] to the Devil [fráze]

to become ruined or destroyed, often due to a person's own actions or neglect

Ex: If you do n't take care of your health , it will go to the Devil .

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