The idiom "gain ground" is a military metaphor that refers to gaining territory or advancing forward in a battle or war. It implies that progress is being made towards a goal and that the enemy is losing ground. The phrase has since been used in a broader sense to describe making progress towards a goal, achieving more success, or popularity in a particular area.

What is the origin of the idiom "gain ground" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ gain ground“ im Englischen

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