lose ground
to become less successful compared with someone or something you are competing with

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lose ground
1.
to become less valuable.
Stocks lost ground today despite good economic news.

2.
to become less successful.
The school allows young people to continue their education and not lose ground while in jail.

Opposite of: gain ground

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lose ground
go backward, become weaker, not improve
The government has been losing ground in their fight against inflation.

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lose ground
1. To go backward; retreat.
The soldiers began to lose ground when their leader was killed.
Compare: GIVE GROUND.
2. To become weaker; get worse; not improve.
The sick man began to lose ground when his cough grew worse.
When the Democrats are in power, the Republicans lose ground.
Antonym: GAIN GROUND.

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