Failure - Defeat
Master English idioms regarding defeat, like "out of the running" and "dead in the water".
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a situation or series of events that is marked by a sequence of humorous mistakes, mishaps, or misunderstandings
to lose the chance to take advantage of something, particularly a good opportunity
someone who is prone to lose something that is of great value or importance to them, such as their position, job, title, etc.
someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future
used to describe a situation or plan that has come to a complete halt or has become unproductive, with little to no chance of progress or success
having failed in doing or achieving something and unable to continue
someone who was once significant or important but is now considered outdated or no longer influential
used to say that there are clear indications or signals that something negative or disastrous is going to happen soon, and that it is likely to be unavoidable
to defeat a person or a group thoroughly, often in a very humiliating manner
an imaginary or symbolic prize given to the person who finishes in last place or performs poorly in a competition or event
to overwhelm or defeat someone completely and unexpectedly