losing Idiom
a losing streak
losing several times in succession The Leafs are on a losing streak. They've lost seven games!
losing it
losing the ability to think or remember, not sharp I think I'm losing it. I can't add or multiply without a calculator.
losing streak
losing game after game, losing a series of games The Jays are on a losing streak. They've lost four games straight.
losing battle, a
losing battle, a Also,
a losing game. A failing effort or activity. For example,
He's fighting a losing battle against putting on weight, or
We think his candidacy is a losing game. These expressions, alluding to actual unsuccessful battles or games, have been used figuratively since the early 1600s. Also see
lost cause.
play a losing game
play a losing game see under
losing battle, a.