out of the game

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The origins of The idiom "out of the running" are unclear, but it has been in use since at least the early 20th century. The idiom can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from a political candidate who has dropped out of a race to a sports team that has been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It can also be used in a more general sense to describe a person or thing that is no longer considered a viable option for a particular opportunity or goal.

What is the origin of the idiom "out of the running" and when to use it?

out of the running

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to overreach

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reversal

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self-defeating

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stillborn

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shiftless

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to strike out

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to tank

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The idiom "thumbs down" originated from ancient Roman culture. When gladiators fought to the death in arenas, the crowd would use gestures to indicate if a defeated gladiator should live or die. Thrusting a thumb downward meant death, so over time this expression came to symbolize disapproval or a negative judgment.

What is the origin of the idiom "thumbs down" and when to use it?

thumbs down

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to no avail

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to no effect

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the wrong horse

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unattainable

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unavailing

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to underperform

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to undershoot

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to unravel

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unrecognized

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unrewarded

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unsuccessful

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(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face

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unsuccessfully

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unfulfilled

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unrealized

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unviable

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vain

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vainly

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washed-up

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wasted

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to win or lose

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wipeout

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Here you will learn some English words related to failed attempts such as "self-defeating", "unravel", and "vainly".

Con Conseguente Fallimento (quarta parte)

Parole inglesi per «tentativi falliti»

Failed Attempts

English Words for "Failed Attempts"