esl #english #idioms #verb

lose ground {v. phr.}

1. To go backward; retreat.

The soldiers began to lose ground when their leader was killed.

Compare: GIVE GROUND.

1. 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.

Contrast: GAIN GROUND. Categories: {v. phr.}