Αποτυχία - Deterioration

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to [add] fuel to the fire [φράση]

to intensify a disagreement or argument

Ex: They have added fuel to the fire by ignoring the pleas for help .

to [add] insult to injury [φράση]

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

Ex: They have added insult to injury by refusing to apologize for their mistake .

to [fan] the flames [φράση]

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

Ex: They have fanned the flames of discontent by ignoring the complaints of their customers .

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

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

Ex: The company is going to hell in a handbasket because of their poor management .

to [go] to the dogs [φράση]

to deteriorate or decline significantly

Ex: They have gone to the dogs by neglecting their health and well-being .

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

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

Ex: This old car has seen better days , but it still runs .

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

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

Ex: They have shot themselves in the foot by not preparing for the upcoming exam .

double whammy [ουσιαστικό]

διπλό χτύπημα

Ex: They have been hit with a double whammy of a natural disaster and an economic recession .

Χτυπήθηκαν από ένα διπλό χτύπημα μιας φυσικής καταστροφής και μιας οικονομικής ύφεσης.

on {one's} last legs [φράση]

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

Ex: They have been on their last legs financially for months and are struggling to make ends meet .

on the ropes [φράση]

very likely to be defeated or completely fail

Ex: They have been on the ropes financially since the pandemic began and are struggling to stay afloat .

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

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

Ex:

worse for wear [φράση]

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

Ex: They have been through a lot and are looking worse for wear , but they are still determined to keep going .

the balloon [goes] up [πρόταση]

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

Ex:

to [come] to a grinding halt [φράση]

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

Ex: They have been working tirelessly , but the project has come to a grinding halt due to a lack of funding .

to [grind] to a halt [φράση]

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 [φράση]

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 .

Αποτυχία
Οδηγώντας σε αποτυχία	Βίωση της αποτυχίας	Χαμένος στο παιχνίδι	Σπατάλη
Ανεπιτυχία	Deterioration	Δυσφήμιση & Δυσπεριφάνεια	Defeat
Τέλος Παιχνιδιού	Χάσε ή Κέρδισε	Λάθη και Κακή Απόδοση