English idioms related to Failure

English idioms related to Failure - Resulting in Failure

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chink in one's armor
phrase
‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them
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on the run
phrase
in a state of disadvantage, difficulty, or vulnerability
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Achilles' heel
phrase
a point of weakness or vulnerability
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to dig one's own grave
phrase
to do something that will lead to one's own failure
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to cut one's own throat
phrase
to do something that causes one serious trouble or harm
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to be one's (own) worst enemy
phrase
to be responsible for most of one's problems or many of the bad things that happen to one
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to foul one's (own) nest
phrase
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
sentence
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
phrase
the last event, action, or circumstance that causes something to fail or end
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to get on top of sb
phrase
(of a difficult or challenging situation) to overwhelm someone and cause them stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions
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to rest / sit on one's laurels
phrase
to become satisfied with one's past achievements and to stop making efforts to improve or progress
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on shaky ground
phrase
in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse
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to knock sth on the head
phrase
to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively
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to lose steam
phrase
to lose momentum, energy, or enthusiasm for something, especially a task or project
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kiss of death
phrase
an event or action that results in the failure of something, particularly an organization
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to take a beating
phrase
to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation
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