to be in the least favorable or losing position in a situation compared to others involved
to do something better or sooner than someone else which will ruin their plans or achievements
to challenge or compete with someone in a way that surprises or impresses others
to give up one's position to the opposing side, resulting in a loss of progress, influence, or control
in a position or state that is less advantageous or successful compared to others
to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way
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
to easily defeat someone by being more skilled, powerful, or aggressive compared to them
to face a significant setback or failure in one's career, often resulting in the end of one's professional pursuits
(of plans, hopes, etc.) to come to nothing or fail completely, often resulting in disappointment or loss
a situation where multiple parties are at a standstill, and no one is willing to take action to resolve the situation
to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest