Failure - Game Over

Explore English idioms that relate to the concept of 'game over', including "Pyrrhic victory" and "go up in smoke".

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Failure

to be in the least favorable or losing position in a situation compared to others involved

Ex: She has always been competitive , but in this race , she came off worse and finished last .

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 .

to be even remotely comparable in quality, skill, etc.

Ex: The new employee is n't holding a candle to the senior staff members in terms of experience and knowledge .

to give up one's position to the opposing side, resulting in a loss of progress, influence, or control

Ex: The army gave ground to the enemy during the battle .

in a position or state that is less advantageous or successful compared to others

Ex: The company is behind the curve when it comes to adopting new technologies .

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 company has made mincemeat of its rivals in the market .

to easily defeat someone by being more skilled, powerful, or aggressive compared to them

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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 company has had its chips and is now on the verge of bankruptcy .

(of plans, hopes, etc.) to come to nothing or fail completely, often resulting in disappointment or loss

Ex: The startup 's plans to launch a new product have gone up in smoke due to technical difficulties .

a victory achieved at the cost of losing so many things in return

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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

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