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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

a ieși cel mai rău, a rămâne cel mai păgubit

a ieși cel mai rău, a rămâne cel mai păgubit

Ex: When the deal collapsed, the smaller company came 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

a o lua înaintea cuiva, a-i lua fața cuiva

a o lua înaintea cuiva, a-i lua fața cuiva

Ex: The rival company cut the ground from under our feet by launching the product first. 
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to [eat] {one's} dust

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

a suferi o înfrângere usturătoare, a pierde rău

a suferi o înfrângere usturătoare, a pierde rău

Ex: The home team ate their rivals' dust in the final. 
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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

a-i da bătăi de cap, a ține piept cuiva

a-i da bătăi de cap, a ține piept cuiva

Ex: The young player gave the champion a run for his money. 
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to [hold] a candle to {sb/sth}

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

a se compara, a se ridica la nivelul

a se compara, a se ridica la nivelul

Ex: This new phone can't hold a candle to the old model's battery life. 
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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

a pierde teren, a ceda teren

a pierde teren, a ceda teren

Ex: The company is losing ground to cheaper competitors. 
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behind the curve

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

rămas în urmă, în urmă față de ceilalți

rămas în urmă, în urmă față de ceilalți

Ex: The company fell behind the curve by ignoring online sales. 
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to [walk] all over {sb}

to defeat someone without any difficulty

a învinge ușor, a zdrobi fără efort

a învinge ușor, a zdrobi fără efort

Ex: The champions walked all over their opponents in the final. 
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to [wipe] the floor with {sb}

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

a zdrobi pe cineva, a bate măr

a zdrobi pe cineva, a bate măr

Ex: The defending champions wiped the floor with their rivals in the final. 
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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

a zdrobi complet, a bate măr

a zdrobi complet, a bate măr

Ex: The champions made mincemeat of their opponents in the final. 
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to [eat] {sb} alive

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

a-l mânca de viu, a zdrobi fără efort

a-l mânca de viu, a zdrobi fără efort

Ex: The champion ate the rookie alive in the first round. 
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to [eat|have] {sb/sth} for breakfast

to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

a învinge ușor, a zdrobi fără efort

a învinge ușor, a zdrobi fără efort

Ex: The champion ate the rookie for breakfast in the first round. 
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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

a fi terminat, a fi scos din joc

a fi terminat, a fi scos din joc

Ex: After the scandal, many said the minister had had his chips. 
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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

a se duce pe apa sâmbetei, a eșua complet

a se duce pe apa sâmbetei, a eșua complet

Ex: All our plans went up in smoke when the funding was cut. 
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Pyrrhic victory
Pyrrhic victory
[substantiv]

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

victorie à la Pirus, victorie prea scumpă

victorie à la Pirus, victorie prea scumpă

Ex: Winning the lawsuit was a Pyrrhic victory because the legal fees ruined the company. 
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Mexican standoff
Mexican standoff
[substantiv]

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

blocaj, nimeni nu cedează

blocaj, nimeni nu cedează

Ex: The negotiations turned into a Mexican standoff, with neither side willing to compromise. 
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to [beat|knock] the (living|) daylights out of {sb}

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

a bate zdravăn, a zdrobi pe cineva

a bate zdravăn, a zdrobi pe cineva

Ex: The champions beat the daylights out of their rivals in the final. 
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