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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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English idioms related to Failure

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

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to do something better or sooner than someone else which will ruin their plans or achievements

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to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: The company is growing so quickly that its competitors eating its dust in the market .
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to challenge or compete with someone in a way that surprises or impresses others

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

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

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

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to defeat someone without any difficulty

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to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

Ex: If we do n't perform better , the opposing team wipe the floor with us in the upcoming game .
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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 experienced makes mincemeat out of his opponents.
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to easily defeat someone by being more skilled, powerful, or aggressive compared to them

Ex: If we do n't prepare well , the opposing team eat us alive in the upcoming game .
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to easily and thoroughly defeat someone

Ex: The top-ranked had his opponent for breakfast in the tennis match yesterday .
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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

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

Ex: The team 's chances of winning the tournament going up in smoke as they keep losing games .
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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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to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

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