Expressions (A–Z)
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At a disadvantage; he comes out at a disadvantage/ to be the loser/ to be at a disadvantage
He is the loser. His position is inferior or worse than his friend's.
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Ate him (figuratively: overwhelmed him, defeated him)
See: "It ate him up."
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C
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came at his expense
Caused him to lose. The profit of one was gained at the loss of another.
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Came out on the losing end
See: "his hand is on the bottom": ended up at a disadvantage; came off worse.
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Came out with his hands on his head/ to be disappointed/ to fail badly/ to be dreadfully disappointed
Came out disappointed; came out at a loss; failed; was defeated (an expression b...
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H
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He ate it
He lost. He suffered damage. He was deceived.
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I
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Irreparable loss / Irreplaceable loss
Figuratively: a great loss; something that cannot be repaired or restored.
219 views
L
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Lost with Honor
The competition has ruined my career and my quality from being defeated.
125 views
N
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No one labors over a meal only to waste it
A person does not toil in preparing a meal only to throw it away. Figuratively:...
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T
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The game is not worth the candle
It is not worth the effort. The damage in fixing it is greater than the damage c...
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