Misslyckande - Deterioration

Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som "on the ropes" och "fan the flames" hänger ihop med försämring i engelska.

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to [add] fuel to the fire [Fras]

to intensify a disagreement or argument

Ex: He is adding fuel to the fire by insisting on his point of view .

to [add] insult to injury [Fras]

to worsen a bad situation by doing or saying something hurtful or disrespectful, in addition to the harm that has already been caused

Ex: He always adds insult to injury by criticizing her in public .

to [fan] the flames [Fras]

to worsen a bad, unpleasant, or dangerous situation for someone or something

Ex: He always fans the flames of controversy by making provocative statements .

to [go] to hell in (a|) (handbasket|handbag) [Fras]

to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate or decline in a manner that is likely to result in a bad outcome or failure

Ex: The project went to hell in a handbag because of the team 's lack of coordination .

to [go] to the dogs [Fras]

to deteriorate or decline significantly

Ex: If we do n't take steps to improve the situation , our economy will go to the dogs .

to [have] (seen|known) better days [Fras]

to be in a very poor condition, particularly compared to the past

Ex: She is feeling tired and worn out , as if she has known better days .

to [shoot] {oneself} in the foot [Fras]

to unintentionally do something that harms oneself or one's own interests

Ex: He always shoots himself in the foot by speaking without thinking first .

double whammy [Substantiv]

dubbel whammy

Ex: He is facing a double whammy of health problems and financial difficulties .

Han står inför en dubbel träff av hälsoproblem och ekonomiska svårigheter.

on {one's} last legs [Fras]

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

Ex: If we do n't get help soon , our small business will be on its last legs .

on the ropes [Fras]

very likely to be defeated or completely fail

Ex: If we do n't find a solution soon , our company will be on the ropes and may have to close down .

out of the frying pan (and|) into the fire [Fras]

used when one moves from a bad situation into a worse one

Ex: He always seems to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire by making impulsive decisions .

worse for wear [Fras]

used to describe someone who is really tired after an exhaustive physical activity

Ex: If you do n't take care of yourself , you will be feeling worse for wear in the morning .

the balloon [goes] up [Mening]

used to indicate that a situation is about to become tense, difficult, or critical

Ex: If the government doesn't address the issue soon, the balloon will go up and there will be protests.

to [come] to a grinding halt [Fras]

to suddenly and completely stop, often in a dramatic or unexpected manner, implying a sense of frustration, disappointment, or failure

Ex: If we do n't address the issue soon , the entire system will come to a grinding halt .

to [grind] to a halt [Fras]

to slowly come to a complete stop after gradually losing speed or power

Ex: She is worried that the project will grind to a halt if they do n't receive the necessary support .

to [go] to the Devil [Fras]

to become ruined or destroyed, often due to a person's own actions or neglect

Ex: If you do n't take care of your health , it will go to the Devil .

Misslyckande
Resulterande i misslyckande	Uppleva misslyckande	Förlorad i spelet	Slöseri
Fruktlöshet	Deterioration	Förtal & Impopularitet	Defeat
Spelet är Slut	Förlora eller Vinn	Misstag och Dålig Prestation