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

Ex: The cut the ground from under his feet, and he lost his job and reputation .
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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 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 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 give up one's position to the opposing side, resulting in a loss of progress, influence, or control

Ex: The hiker refused give ground to the wild animals that approached him .
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in a position or state that is less advantageous or successful compared to others

Ex: The company behind the curve when it comes to adopting new technologies .
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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 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 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 makes mincemeat out of his opponents.
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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 easily and thoroughly defeat someone

Ex: The top-ranked had his opponent for breakfast in the tennis match yesterday .
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to face a significant setback or failure in one's career, often resulting in the end of one's professional pursuits

Ex: The has had its chips and is now looking for ways to pivot .
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(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 going up in smoke as they keep losing games .
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Pyrrhic victory
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a victory achieved at the cost of losing so many things in return

victorie pirică, victorie pirrică

victorie pirică, victorie pirrică

Ex: The team's lead in the game is a Pyrrhic victory as their star player has been injured.Avantajul echipei în joc este o **victorie pirică** deoarece jucătorul lor star a fost rănit.
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Mexican standoff
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a situation where multiple parties are at a standstill, and no one is willing to take action to resolve the situation

impas mexican, situație de blocaj reciproc

impas mexican, situație de blocaj reciproc

Ex: The two boxers are in a Mexican standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.Cei doi boxeri sunt într-un **impas mexican**, fiecare așteptând ca celălalt să facă o mișcare.
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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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