be someone's to lose
The idiom "be someone's to lose" is commonly used in competitive contexts to indicate that a favorable outcome is expected for a particular person or group.
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Definition
B2Competition
(informal, common)To be in a favorable position where success is expected unless a mistake is made.
Example
- With their current lead, the championship is theirs to lose.
- Given her strong performance, the promotion is hers to lose.
Similar
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