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Prozkoumejte anglická idiomy, které se vztahují ke konceptu 'game over', včetně 'Pyrrhova vítězství' a 'rozplynout se v dýmu'.

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English idioms related to Failure
to [come] off (worst|worse)

to be in the least favorable or losing position in a situation compared to others involved

Ex: In any price war, small shops usually come off worst.
to [cut] the ground from under {one's} feet

to do something better or sooner than someone else which will ruin their plans or achievements

Ex: The startup cut the ground from under bigger firms by solving the problem first.
to [eat] {one's} dust

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: They promised to dominate the market, but they ended up eating our dust.
to [give] {sb} a run for {one's} money

to challenge or compete with someone in a way that surprises or impresses others

Ex: The budget brand gave the luxury labels a run for their money.
to [hold] a candle to {sb/sth}

to be even remotely comparable in quality, skill, etc.

Ex: He is talented, but he doesn't hold a candle to his mentor.
to [lose|give] ground

to give up one's position to the opposing side, resulting in a loss of progress, influence, or control

Ex: The union refused to give ground during the negotiations.
behind the curve

in a position or state that is less advantageous or successful compared to others

Ex: By the time they noticed the trend, they were already behind the curve.
to [walk] all over {sb}

to defeat someone without any difficulty

Ex: If we don't prepare, they'll walk all over us tomorrow.
to [wipe] the floor with {sb}

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

Ex: The rookie wiped the floor with the veteran in the first round.
to [make] mincemeat (out|) of {sb/sth}

to completely defeat or win against someone or something in a convincing and overwhelming manner, whether it be in a competition, argument, game, or other activity

Ex: Our legal team made mincemeat of their case.
to [eat] {sb} alive

to easily defeat someone by being more skilled, powerful, or aggressive compared to them

Ex: They looked confident, but our best player ate them alive.
to [eat|have] {sb/sth} for breakfast

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

Ex: If we face them without preparation, they'll eat us for breakfast.
to [have] had {one's} chips

to face a significant setback or failure in one's career, often resulting in the end of one's professional pursuits

Ex: After the disastrous launch, the project leader knew he had had his chips.
to [go] up in smoke

(of plans, hopes, etc.) to come to nothing or fail completely, often resulting in disappointment or loss

Ex: The merger talks went up in smoke after the two sides failed to agree on price.
Pyrrhic victory
Pyrrhic victory
[Podstatné jméno]

a victory achieved at the cost of losing so many things in return

Pyrrhovo vítězství, pyrrhické vítězství

Pyrrhovo vítězství, pyrrhické vítězství

Ex: For the mayor, passing the law became a Pyrrhic victory after public trust collapsed.
Mexican standoff
Mexican standoff
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation where multiple parties are at a standstill, and no one is willing to take action to resolve the situation

mexický pat, situace vzájemného patu

mexický pat, situace vzájemného patu

Ex: For weeks, the two departments were locked in a Mexican standoff.
to [beat|knock] the (living|) daylights out of {sb}

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

Ex: If we don't prepare, they'll beat the living daylights out of us tomorrow.
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