give/lose ground

lose ground

To lose a previously held advantage or lead. His terrible performance in the debate caused him to lose ground to his opponent. I'm worried that we're losing ground in our bid to host the next Olympics. Scientists continue to warn that we're losing ground in the race to reduce climate change.

See also: ground, lose

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give ground

1. Lit. to retreat, yielding land or territory. I approached the barking dog, but it wouldn't give ground.

2. Fig. to "retreat" from an idea or assertion that one has made. When I argue with Mary, she never gives ground.

lose ground (to someone or something)

to fall behind someone or something. I am losing ground to Wendy in the sales contest. We were losing ground to the opposite team in our quest for the trophy.

See also: ground, lose

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

give ground

Yield to a stronger force, retreat, as in He began to give ground on that point, although he didn't stop arguing entirely. This expression originated in the 1500s, when it alluded to a military force retreating and so giving up territory to the enemy. By the mid-1600s it was being used figuratively.

lose ground

Fail to hold one's position; fall behind, deteriorate. For example, The Democrats were losing ground in this district, or We thought Grandma was getting better, but now she's quickly losing ground. This expression originally referred to territory lost by a retreating army. [Second half of 1700s]

See also: ground, lose

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

lose ground

COMMON If someone or something loses ground, they lose some of the power or advantage that they had previously. There is no doubt that the city has lost ground in the race to establish itself as a financial centre for Europe. The Socialists lost ground in some areas such as the Cote d'Azur and parts of the Languedoc. Compare with gain ground.

See also: ground, lose

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

give/lose ˈground (to somebody/something)

allow somebody/something to obtain more power, influence, etc. than yourself: The government has lost ground to the opposition, according to the opinion polls.

give ground

To yield to a more powerful force; retreat.

词组	give/lose ground
释义	give/lose ground lose ground To lose a previously held advantage or lead. His terrible performance in the debate caused him to lose ground to his opponent. I'm worried that we're losing ground in our bid to host the next Olympics. Scientists continue to warn that we're losing ground in the race to reduce climate change. See also: ground, lose Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. give ground 1. Lit. to retreat, yielding land or territory. I approached the barking dog, but it wouldn't give ground. 2. Fig. to "retreat" from an idea or assertion that one has made. When I argue with Mary, she never gives ground. See also: give, ground lose ground (to someone or something) to fall behind someone or something. I am losing ground to Wendy in the sales contest. We were losing ground to the opposite team in our quest for the trophy. See also: ground, lose McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. give ground Yield to a stronger force, retreat, as in He began to give ground on that point, although he didn't stop arguing entirely. This expression originated in the 1500s, when it alluded to a military force retreating and so giving up territory to the enemy. By the mid-1600s it was being used figuratively. See also: give, ground lose ground Fail to hold one's position; fall behind, deteriorate. For example, The Democrats were losing ground in this district, or We thought Grandma was getting better, but now she's quickly losing ground. This expression originally referred to territory lost by a retreating army. [Second half of 1700s] See also: ground, lose The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. lose ground COMMON If someone or something loses ground, they lose some of the power or advantage that they had previously. There is no doubt that the city has lost ground in the race to establish itself as a financial centre for Europe. The Socialists lost ground in some areas such as the Cote d'Azur and parts of the Languedoc. Compare with gain ground. See also: ground, lose Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. give/lose ˈground (to somebody/something) allow somebody/something to obtain more power, influence, etc. than yourself: The government has lost ground to the opposition, according to the opinion polls. See also: give, ground, lose Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary give ground To yield to a more powerful force; retreat. See also: give, ground American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: lose ground lose ground to (someone or something) lose face lose face, to lose it lose it, to lose one's shirt, to lose (one's) head over (something) lose (one's) v-card lose your head
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