Eșec - Joc Terminat

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to [come] off (worst|worse) [frază]

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 [frază]

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 [frază]

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: He 's such a fast runner that his competitors are left eating his dust in every race .

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

to challenge or compete with someone in a way that surprises or impresses others

Ex: If they keep up their current performance, they will give their competitors a run for their money in the upcoming competition.

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

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 [frază]

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

Ex: The army lost ground to the enemy during the battle .

behind the curve [frază]

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

Ex: If we do n't start investing in renewable energy sources , we will be behind the curve in the future .

to [walk] all over {sb} [frază]

to defeat someone without any difficulty

Ex: The championship team walks all over their opponents in most of their games.

to [wipe] the floor with {sb} [frază]

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

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

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

to [eat] {sb} alive [frază]

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

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

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

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to [have] had {one's} chips [frază]

to face a significant setback or failure in one's career, often resulting in the end of one's professional pursuits

Ex: The company has had its chips and is now on the verge of bankruptcy .

to [go] up in smoke [frază]

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

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

Pyrrhic victory [substantiv]

victorie pirică

Ex:

Victoria companiei în proces a fost o victorie pirică deoarece au trebuit să plătească o soluționare uriașă.

Mexican standoff [substantiv]

impas mexican

Ex: The hostage situation ended in a Mexican standoff, with neither side willing to back down.

Situația ostaticilor s-a încheiat cu un Mexican standoff, niciuna dintre părți nefiind dispusă să cedeze.

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

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

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Eșec
Rezultând în eșec	Experimentarea eșecului	Pierdut în joc	Risipă
Zadarnicie	Deterioration	Defăimare & Nepopularitate	Defeat
Joc Terminat	Pierde sau Câștigă	Greșeli și Performanță Slabă