Kabiguan - Tapos na ang Laro

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

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

Ex: In the argument , he came off worst and was left feeling humiliated .

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

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

Ex: If they do n't adapt to the changing market , the competition will cut the ground from under their feet .

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

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 [Parirala]

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} [Parirala]

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

Ex: No other restaurant in town can hold a candle to this one when it comes to quality of food .

to [lose|give] ground [Parirala]

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

Ex: The company has been giving ground to its competitors in the market .

behind the curve [Parirala]

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} [Parirala]

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} [Parirala]

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

Ex: If we do n't perform better , the opposing team will wipe the floor with us in the upcoming game .

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

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 army made mincemeat of the enemy forces in the battle .

to [eat] {sb} alive [Parirala]

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

Ex: If we do n't prepare well , the opposing team will eat us alive in the upcoming game .

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

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

Ex: If we do n't improve our skills , the experienced team will have us for breakfast in the upcoming game .

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

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

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

to [go] up in smoke [Parirala]

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

Ex: The company 's plan to expand its business has gone up in smoke due to the pandemic .

Pyrrhic victory [Pangngalan]

tagumpay na Pyrrhic

Ex: The army's victory in the battle was a Pyrrhic victory as they lost a large number of soldiers.

Ang tagumpay ng hukbo sa labanan ay isang Pyrrhic na tagumpay dahil nawalan sila ng malaking bilang ng mga sundalo.

Mexican standoff [Pangngalan]

Mexican standoff

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

Ang sitwasyon ng hostage ay nagtapos sa isang Mexican standoff, na walang panig na handang umurong.

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

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

Ex: The company's new product line beat the living daylights out of the competition in sales last quarter.

Kabiguan
Nagresulta sa kabiguan	Pagdanas ng Kabiguan	Nawala sa laro	Pag-aaksaya
Kawalan ng bunga	Deterioration	Panglalait & Kawalan ng Katanyagan	Defeat
Tapos na ang Laro	Matalo o Manalo	Mga Pagkakamali at Mahinang Pagganap