not win for losing
To repeatedly fail in one's gambles or efforts.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I try to fix one problem, but I cannot win for losing.”
“Every time I fix the leaky pipe, a new one bursts, and I feel like I cannot win for losing.”
“Despite his meticulous efforts to stabilize the failing project, he found himself in a situation where he could not win for losing, as every corrective measure only invited further disaster.”
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
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fight a losing battle
To attempt a task or other endeavor in which there is no chance that it will succeed.
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lose face
To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.
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lose ground
To suffer loss or disadvantage; to experience a setback.
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lose it
To lose control of a situation.
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lose one's battle
To succumb to a serious illness.
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lose one's bottle
To lose courage and determination.
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lose one's cool
To become upset or disconcerted; to lose one's temper.
Last updated August 10, 2026