Englische Redewendungen für "in einem Misserfolg enden"

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chink in {one's} armor [Phrase]

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

Ex: The company 's security system had a chink in its armor - a vulnerability that hackers were able to exploit .

on the run [Phrase]

in a state of disadvantage, difficulty, or vulnerability

Ex: The team was on the run from a strong opponent , struggling to keep up with the pace and intensity of the game .

Achilles' heel [Phrase]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

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to [dig] {one's} own grave [Phrase]

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

Ex: He has been digging his own grave with a string of poor results .

to [cut] {one's} own [throat] [Phrase]

to do something that causes one serious trouble or harm

Ex: By posting those private messages publicly , she cut her own throat and destroyed any chance of a political career .

{one's} (own|) worst enemy [Phrase]

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

Ex: Sarah 's self-doubt and lack of confidence is often her own worst enemy , holding her back from success .

to [foul] {one's} (own|) nest [Phrase]

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

Ex: The company fouled its own nest by releasing toxic chemicals into the local environment , alienating the very community it depended on for workers and customers .

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

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

Ex: By raising prices too high , the company risked killing the goose that lays the golden egg by alienating its customer base and threatening its profits .

the final nail in the coffin [Phrase]

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

Ex: The data breach was the final nail in the coffin for the company 's already damaged reputation - customers lost all trust after that .

to [get] on top of {sb} [Phrase]

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

Ex: The constant demands and deadlines at work are really getting on top of her .

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

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

Ex: The author 's first book was a bestseller , but she can not rest on her laurels and must continue to produce quality work to maintain her success .

on shaky ground [Phrase]

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

Ex: The company 's financial situation is on shaky ground , and they may not be able to stay afloat much longer .

to [knock] {sth} on the head [Phrase]

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] steam [Phrase]

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 .

kiss of death [Phrase]

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

Ex: Hiring a bad manager can be the kiss of death for a company 's success .

to [take] a beating [Phrase]

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

Ex: The company 's stock has taken a beating in the market due to poor financial performance .

Misserfolg
Zum Scheitern Führend	Versagen erleben	Verloren im Spiel	Verschwendung
Fruchtlosigkeit	Deterioration	Verleumdung und Unbeliebtheit	Defeat
Spiel Beendet	Verlieren oder Gewinnen	Fehler und Schlechte Leistung