lose a step
lose a step
To become less quick, skilled, or adept at something as one ages. Usually used in reference to sports. OK, so maybe he's lost a step over the course of his career, but he's one of the best players we've got left in our injury-decimated lineup. Everyone's saying that she's lost a step since her injury, but I don't think that's true.
See also: lose, step
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- better than
- be (one's) strong point
- be your strong point/suit
- be (someone's) strong suit
- has got game
- hot at (something)
- strong point
- we must (learn to) walk before we (can) run
- you have to (learn to) walk before you (can) run
- you must (learn to) walk before you (can) run