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Tuklasin ang mga English idiom na may kaugnayan sa konsepto ng 'game over', kabilang ang 'Pyrrhic victory' at 'go up in smoke'.

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English idioms related to Failure

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

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

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: The company is growing so quickly that its competitors are eating its dust in the market.

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

Ex: The young athlete is giving the experienced champion a run for his money in the tournament.

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

Ex: The old version of the software couldn't hold a candle to the new one in terms of functionality and speed.
to lose ground
[Parirala]

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

Ex: The hiker refused give ground to the wild animals that approached him .

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

Ex: The company behind the curve when it comes to adopting new technologies .

to defeat someone without any difficulty

Ex: The home team walked all over the visiting team in the soccer match last night.

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

Ex: The reigning champion wiped the floor with his opponent in the tennis match.

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: The experienced makes mincemeat out of his opponents.

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

Ex: The team is eating their opponents alive in the current game.

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

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

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

Ex: The has had its chips and is now looking for ways to pivot .

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

Ex: The team 's chances of winning the tournament going up in smoke as they keep losing games .
Pyrrhic victory
[Pangngalan]

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

tagumpay na Pyrrhic, Pyrrhic na tagumpay

tagumpay na Pyrrhic, Pyrrhic na tagumpay

Ex: The team's lead in the game is a Pyrrhic victory as their star player has been injured.Ang lamang ng koponan sa laro ay isang **Pyrrhic na tagumpay** dahil nasugatan ang kanilang star player.
Mexican standoff
[Pangngalan]

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

Mexican standoff, sitwasyon ng mutual na pagtigil

Mexican standoff, sitwasyon ng mutual na pagtigil

Ex: The two boxers are in a Mexican standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.Ang dalawang boksingero ay nasa isang **Mexican standoff**, bawat isa ay naghihintay sa isa na gumawa ng galaw.

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

Ex: The market crash in 2008 knocked the daylights out of the economy, causing widespread unemployment and financial hardship.
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