The idiom "lose ground" is believed to have a military origin, where losing ground referred to a situation where an army was forced to retreat and give up territory to the enemy.  This idiom is often used in business, politics, and sports to describe a situation where a person or a group is losing their advantage or slipping behind in a competitive environment.

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

Определение и значение слова « lose ground» на английском языке

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