Échec - Résultant en échec

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "sur un terrain instable" et "en fuite" sont liées à l'échec en anglais.

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chink in {one's} armor [Phrase]

faille

Ex: John 's tendency to gossip is a chink in his armor - his otherwise professional reputation is marred by his inability to keep a secret .

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: Be careful with your actions. If you're caught embezzling money, you'll be digging your own grave with your own knife and fork.

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: John 's tendency to overthink things often makes him his own worst enemy , preventing him from taking action and moving forward .

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 [phrase]

tuer la poule aux œufs d'or

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]

un coup funeste

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]

se reposer sur ses lauriers

Ex: After winning the championship , the team began to rest on its laurels and stopped practicing as hard as before .

on shaky ground [Phrase]

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

Ex: The athlete 's performance in the last game was on shaky ground , and some are questioning whether they will continue to be an asset to the team .

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

to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively

Ex: The coach decided to knock the team's losing strategy on the head and implement a new game plan for the next match.

to [lose] steam [Phrase]

to lose momentum, energy, or enthusiasm for something, especially a task or project

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign started out strong , but it has been losing steam in recent weeks as interest from consumers has waned .

kiss of death [Phrase]

coup fatal

Ex: Being caught in a scandal can be the kiss of death for a public figure 's reputation .

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 .

Échec
Résultant en échec	Vivre l'échec	Perdu dans le jeu	Gaspillage
Stérilité	Deterioration	Diffamation & Impopularité	Defeat
Game Over	Perdre ou Gagner	Erreurs et Mauvaise Performance