lose ground to (someone or something)

lose ground to (someone or something)

To lose a previously held advantage or lead to someone, typically an opponent. His terrible performance in the debate caused him to lose ground to his opponent.
See also: ground, lose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • give/lose ground
  • lose ground
  • lose face
  • lose face, to
  • lose it
  • lose it, to
  • lose one's shirt, to
  • lose (one's) head over (something)
  • lose one's head
  • lose head