Defeat

a situation or activity that is not productive

The investment turned out to be a dead loss, with no return on the money spent.

to have an undesirable, unfortunate, or disappointing outcome

He has come to grief in his career because of his bad attitude.

with no chance of succeeding in a competition

He has been out of the running for the promotion since he missed the deadline.

far from the correct or expected result

His estimate was wide off the mark, and the project ended up costing much more than he predicted.

a situation or series of events that is marked by a sequence of humorous mistakes, mishaps, or misunderstandings

The meeting has turned into a comedy of errors, with everyone talking over each other and misunderstanding the agenda.

a period of hardship, struggle, or adversity

If they don't prepare well, they will face the dog days of a difficult exam.

to lose the chance to take advantage of something, particularly a good opportunity

He has missed the boat for the job offer, as he didn't respond to the email in time.

someone who is prone to lose something that is of great value or importance to them, such as their position, job, title, etc.

He was accused of sexual harassment, and after the investigation, he became a dead man walking at the university.

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

The actor's last few movies have bombed at the box office, and now he's a dead duck in Hollywood.

to suddenly fail at something

He has come a cropper in his business ventures, losing money in every investment.

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

He has tried every avenue to find a job in his field, but he's come to a dead end.

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

His career has been dead in the water since he lost his job a year ago.

having failed in doing or achieving something and unable to continue

He has been fighting the illness for weeks, and now he's down for the count.

to experience a fall in social or financial status

She has come down in the world since her divorce, losing her social status and many of her friends.

to be unable to remember something clearly

He asked me for my phone number and I drew a blank -I just couldn't remember it.

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

I had to give up on the project.I mean the writing was on the wall man.

to defeat a person or a group thoroughly, often in a very humiliating manner

The champion boxer took his opponent to the cleaners in the ring, winning the fight in the first round.

a spoon that is made of wood

She used a wooden spoon to stir the sauce to prevent scratching the pot.