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to lose ground
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to give up one's position to the opposing side, resulting in a loss of progress, influence, or control
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "lose ground" and when to use it?
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.
Example
Our team is losing ground in the race, and we need to speed up.
If we don't act soon, we will lose ground in the fight against climate change.
The company has been giving ground to its competitors in the market.
The army gave ground to the enemy during the battle.
The company is losing ground to its competitors in the smartphone market.
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