Mislukking - Laster & Onpopulariteit

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over laster en impopulariteit met voorbeelden zoals "negen dagen wonder" en "val uit de gratie".

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to [drag] {one's} name through the (mud|mire) [Zinsdeel]

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

Ex: They dragged his name through the mire by accusing him of a crime he did n't commit .

dirt on {sb} [Zinsdeel]

the action of publishing or spreading unpleasant details about someone's private life in order to negatively impact the public's opinion of them

Ex:

dirty (linen|laundry) [Zinsdeel]

one's personal matters that if shared with others could make one embarrassed or ashamed

Ex: If you do n't want to air your dirty laundry in front of your friends and family , you should keep your personal problems to yourself .

nine day wonder [Zinsdeel]

something that receives a lot of attention for a short time, but is soon forgotten

Ex: If the company does n't innovate and stay relevant , it will become a nine day wonder .

to [fall] from grace [Zinsdeel]

to lose favor, respect, or a position of high regard due to a significant mistake, scandal, or failure

Ex: The politician 's corruption scandal resulted in a swift and public fall from grace , tarnishing their previously pristine reputation .

to [lay] a glove on {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing

Ex: The critic failed to lay a glove on the acclaimed movie , which received overwhelmingly positive reviews .

to [lose] face [Zinsdeel]

to do something that causes others to have less respect for one

Ex: The company lost face when their highly publicized product launch failed to meet expectations .

loss of face [Zinsdeel]

the state of losing all the respect others had for one because of one's actions

Ex: The company experienced a significant loss of face after their product failed to meet quality standards and caused customer complaints .

{one's} name [is] mud [Zin]

used when one says or does something that makes one disgraced or discredited

Ex: After the embezzlement scandal, the accountant's name was mud among their former colleagues and clients.

out of season [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something is not currently appropriate, popular, or available due to being outside of its usual time or season

Ex: The restaurant was serving pumpkin spice lattes in May , which were out of season and not on the menu .

to [get] the bird [Zinsdeel]

to be subjected to disapproval, rejection, or criticism from others, often through booing

Ex: The comedian 's offensive jokes caused them to get the bird from the audience , who began booing and hissing loudly .

to [blot] {one's} copybook [Zinsdeel]

to make a mistake that brings about a negative consequence

Ex: I fear I have already blotted my copybook by failing my last exam .

to [pick] holes in {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to find the flaws and weaknesses of something, like a plan, action, or idea

Ex: The editor picked holes in the manuscript , pointing out every mistake and inconsistency .

to [make] an ass (out|) of {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to make someone appear foolish or ridiculous in front of others

Ex: He 's constantly bragging about his accomplishments , and it 's making an ass out of him .

to [put|have] {one's} [head|neck] on the block [Zinsdeel]

to take a particular course of action that endangers one's reputation or position

Ex: If he decides to confront the boss about his unfair treatment , he 'll be having his neck on the block .

to [make] an exhibition of {oneself} [Zinsdeel]

to behave in an embarrassing or foolish manner in front of other people, in a way that that makes them mock one

Ex: He is making an exhibition of himself by arguing loudly with his friend in the restaurant .

black eye [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een slechte reputatie

Ex: The team 's loss in the championship game was a black eye for their otherwise successful season .

Het verlies van het team in de kampioenswedstrijd was een zwarte bladzijde voor hun verder succesvolle seizoen.

Mislukking
Resulterend in mislukking	Falen ervaren	Verloren in het spel	Verspilling
Vruchteloosheid	Deterioration	Laster & Onpopulariteit	Defeat
Spel Voorbij	Verliezen of Winnen	Fouten en Slechte Prestaties