Expressions anglaises pour "Game Over"

Explorez les idiomes anglais qui se rapportent au concept de 'game over', y compris 'victoire à la Pyrrhus' et 'partir en fumée'.

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

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

Ex: In the fight , he came off worse and had to be taken to the hospital .

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

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

Ex: The changes in the industry are cutting the ground from under their feet , and they 're struggling to adapt .

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

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

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

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

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

to [lose|give] ground [Phrase]

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

Ex: The company is losing ground to its competitors in the smartphone market .

behind the curve [Phrase]

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

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

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

to defeat someone without any difficulty

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

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

écraser

Ex: The company has been wiping the floor with its competitors in the market.

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

réduire en bouillie

Ex: The boxer is making mincemeat out of his opponent in the current match .

to [eat] {sb} alive [Phrase]

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

Ex: The experienced athlete eats his competitors alive in every competition.

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

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

Ex: The experienced lawyer could have the opposing side for breakfast in the court case.

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

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 [Phrase]

tomber à l'eau

Ex: The politician 's campaign promise went up in smoke after he was caught in a scandal .

Pyrrhic victory [nom]

victoire à la Pyrrhus

Ex: The company's victory in the lawsuit was a Pyrrhic victory since they had to pay a huge settlement.

La victoire de l'entreprise dans le procès était une victoire à la Pyrrhus puisqu'ils ont dû payer un énorme règlement.

Mexican standoff [nom]

impasse mexicaine

Ex: The two boxers are in a Mexican standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.

Les deux boxeurs sont dans une impasse mexicaine, chacun attendant que l'autre fasse un mouvement.

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

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

Ex: The debate team from the prestigious university knocked the living daylights out of the underdog team from the community college.

Échec
Résultat en Échec	Vivre l'échec	Perdu dans le jeu	Gaspillage
Infructuosité	Deterioration	Diffamation et Impopularité	Defeat
Fin de Partie	Perdre ou Gagner	Erreurs et Mauvaise Performance