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Failure - Resulting in Failure

Discover how English idioms like "on shaky ground" and "on the run" relate to failing in English.

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chink in one's armor

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

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on the run

in a state of disadvantage, difficulty, or vulnerability

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Achilles' heel

a point of weakness or vulnerability

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to dig one's own grave

to do something that will lead to one's own failure

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to cut one's own throat

to do something that causes one serious trouble or harm

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one's (own) worst enemy

used to convey that a person is causing harm to themselves through their own actions, choices, or behavior

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to foul one's (own) nest

to behave in a way that damages or undermines one's own reputation or success

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kill the goose that lays the golden egg

to destroy something that could bring one a lot of money or great success, particularly because of greed

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the final nail in the coffin

the last event, action, or circumstance that causes something to fail or end

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to get on top of somebody

(of a difficult or challenging situation) to overwhelm someone and cause them stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions

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to rest on one's laurels

to become satisfied with one's past achievements and to stop making efforts to improve or progress

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on shaky ground

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

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to knock something on the head

to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively

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to lose steam

to lose momentum, energy, or enthusiasm for something, especially a task or project

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kiss of death

an event or action that results in the failure of something, particularly an organization

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to take a beating

to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation

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