Fracaso - Juego Terminado

Explora modismos en inglés que se relacionan con el concepto de 'game over', incluyendo 'victoria pírrica' y 'desvanecerse en humo'.

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to [come] off (worst|worse) [Frase]

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

Ex: The negotiations are not going well for them , and it looks like they may come off worst .

to [cut] the ground from under {one's} feet [Frase]

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

Ex: The scandal cut the ground from under his feet , and he lost his job and reputation .

to [eat] {one's} dust [Frase]

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: He 's such a fast runner that his competitors are left eating his dust in every race .

to [give] {sb} a run for {one's} money [Frase]

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

Ex: If they keep up their current performance, they will give their competitors a run for their money in the upcoming competition.

to [hold] a candle to {sb/sth} [Frase]

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

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to [lose|give] ground [Frase]

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

Ex: The army lost ground to the enemy during the battle .

behind the curve [Frase]

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

Ex: If we do n't start investing in renewable energy sources , we will be behind the curve in the future .

to [walk] all over {sb} [Frase]

to defeat someone without any difficulty

Ex: The championship team walks all over their opponents in most of their games.

to [wipe] the floor with {sb} [Frase]

dar una paliza a alguien

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to [make] mincemeat (out|) of {sb/sth} [Frase]

hacer picadillo a

Ex: The experienced chess player makes mincemeat out of his opponents .

to [eat] {sb} alive [Frase]

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

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to [eat|have] {sb/sth} for breakfast [Frase]

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

Ex: The top-ranked player had his opponent for breakfast in the tennis match yesterday .

to [have] had {one's} chips [Frase]

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

Ex: The company has had its chips and is now on the verge of bankruptcy .

to [go] up in smoke [Frase]

hacerse humo

Ex: The team 's chances of winning the tournament are going up in smoke as they keep losing games .

Pyrrhic victory [Sustantivo]

victoria pírrica

Ex:

La ventaja del equipo en el juego es una victoria pírrica ya que su jugador estrella ha resultado herido.

Mexican standoff [Sustantivo]

punto muerto mexicano

Ex: The hostage situation ended in a Mexican standoff, with neither side willing to back down.

La situación de los rehenes terminó en un Mexican standoff, sin que ninguna de las partes estuviera dispuesta a ceder.

to [beat|knock] the (living|) daylights out of {sb} [Frase]

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

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Fracaso
Resultando en fracaso	Experimentar el fracaso	Perdido en el juego	Despilfarro
Infructuosidad	Deterioration	Difamación & Impopularidad	Defeat
Juego Terminado	Perder o Ganar	Errores y Mal Rendimiento