Our team is starting to lose ground in the race.
lose ground
idiomTo suffer loss or disadvantage; to experience a setback.
The company began to lose ground to its competitors after failing to update its technology.
As the economic crisis deepened, the small business began to lose ground, eventually struggling to maintain its market share against larger, more stable corporations.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
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common ground
A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems; any belief, etc. held in common.
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ear to the ground
The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.
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eyes on the ground
One or more observers in an area of interest.
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facts on the ground
The situation in reality as opposed to in the abstract.
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from the ground up
From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.
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get off the ground
To succeed or begin to succeed.
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go to ground
To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.