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to [come] off (worst|worse)

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

Ex: The negotiations are not going well for them, and it looks like they may come off worst.
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to [cut] the ground from under {one's} feet

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

Ex: The scandal cut the ground from under his feet, and he lost his job and reputation.
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to [eat] {one's} dust

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

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

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

Ex: The old version of the software couldn't hold a candle to the new one in terms of functionality and speed.
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to [lose|give] ground

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

Ex: The hiker refused to give ground to the wild animals that approached him.
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behind the curve

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.
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to [walk] all over {sb}

to defeat someone without any difficulty

Ex: The home team walked all over the visiting team in the soccer match last night.
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to [wipe] the floor with {sb}

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

Ex: The reigning champion wiped the floor with his opponent in the tennis match.
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to [make] mincemeat (out|) of {sb/sth}

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

Ex: The experienced chess player makes mincemeat out of his opponents.
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to [eat] {sb} alive

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

Ex: The team is eating their opponents alive in the current game.
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to [eat|have] {sb/sth} for breakfast

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

Ex: The top-ranked player had his opponent for breakfast in the tennis match yesterday.
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to [have] had {one's} chips

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.
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to [go] up in smoke

(of plans, hopes, etc.) to come to nothing or fail completely, often resulting in disappointment or loss

Ex: The team's chances of winning the tournament are going up in smoke as they keep losing games.
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Pyrrhic victory
Pyrrhic victory
[substantivo]

a victory achieved at the cost of losing so many things in return

vitória pírrica, triunfo pírrico

vitória pírrica, triunfo pírrico

Ex: The team's lead in the game is a Pyrrhic victory as their star player has been injured.A liderança da equipe no jogo é uma **vitória de Pirro** pois seu jogador estrela se machucou.
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Mexican standoff
Mexican standoff
[substantivo]

a situation where multiple parties are at a standstill, and no one is willing to take action to resolve the situation

impasse mexicano, situação de impasse mútuo

impasse mexicano, situação de impasse mútuo

Ex: The two boxers are in a Mexican standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.Os dois boxeadores estão em um **impasse mexicano**, cada um esperando que o outro faça um movimento.
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to [beat|knock] the (living|) daylights out of {sb}

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

Ex: The market crash in 2008 knocked the daylights out of the economy, causing widespread unemployment and financial hardship.
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