Resulting in Failure

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

John's tendency to gossip is a chink in his armor - his otherwise professional reputation is marred by his inability to keep a secret.

moving from one place to another in an attempt to not get caught or arrested

The fugitive has been on the run for weeks, constantly changing locations to evade capture.

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Maths has always been my Achilles heel.

to destroy something that could bring one a lot of money or great success, particularly because of greed

By pushing his employees too hard, the manager killed the goose that lays the golden egg by causing high turnover and losing his most productive staff.

the last event, action, or circumstance that causes something to fail or end

Rising interest rates were the final nail in the coffin for many overextended homeowners, pushing them into default and foreclosure.

to be able to handle and manage a situation or thing successfully

She is getting on top of her workload by setting priorities and staying organized.

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

The athlete's performance in the last game was on shaky ground, and some are questioning whether they will continue to be an asset to the team.

to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively

The coach decided to knock the team's losing strategy on the head and implement a new game plan for the next match.

to lose momentum, energy, or enthusiasm for something, especially a task or project

The company's marketing campaign started out strong, but it has been losing steam in recent weeks as interest from consumers has waned.

an event or action that results in the failure of something, particularly an organization

Being caught in a scandal can be the kiss of death for a public figure's reputation.

to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation

The athlete took a beating in the championship game, losing by a wide margin.