Lingo

Game Over

13 Words

7m

1.
[come] off (worst|worse)
短语

In the argument, he came off worst and was left feeling humiliated.

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2.
[hold] a candle to {sb/sth}
短语

No other restaurant in town can hold a candle to this one when it comes to quality of food.

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3.
[lose|give] ground
短语

If we don't act soon, we will lose ground in the fight against climate change.

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4.
behind the curve
短语

If we don't start investing in renewable energy sources, we will be behind the curve in the future.

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5.
[walk] all over {sb}
短语

In the workplace, the assertive manager walked all over her subordinates, never considering their opinions or needs.

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6.
[wipe] the floor with {sb}
短语

If we don't perform better, the opposing team will wipe the floor with us in the upcoming game.

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7.
[make] mincemeat (out|) of {sb/sth}
短语

The army made mincemeat of the enemy forces in the battle.

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8.
[eat] {sb} alive
短语

The competitive nature of the industry was known to eat inexperienced entrepreneurs alive, making it challenging for them to thrive.

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9.
[eat|have] {sb/sth} for breakfast
短语

If we don't improve our skills, the experienced team will have us for breakfast in the upcoming game.

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10.
[go] up in smoke
短语

The company's plan to expand its business has gone up in smoke due to the pandemic.

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11.
Pyrrhic victory
名词

皮洛士式胜利, 得不偿失的胜利

The army's victory in the battle was a Pyrrhic victory as they lost a large number of soldiers.

军队在战斗中的胜利是一场皮洛士式的胜利,因为他们失去了大量士兵。

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12.
Mexican standoff
名词

墨西哥僵局, 相互僵持的局面

The hostage situation ended in a Mexican standoff, with neither side willing to back down.

人质事件以Mexican standoff结束,双方都不愿意让步。

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13.
[scare|freighten] the (living|) daylights out of {sb}
短语

The sudden loud noise from the fireworks scared the daylights out of me.

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