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losing streak

/ˈluːzɪŋ striːk/

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/ˈluːzɪŋ striːk/B2informalsport
  • ruНепрерывная серия неудач, проигрышей или неуспешных результатов в соревновательной деятельности, такой как спорт, азартные игры или бизнес.

A continuous series of failures, losses, or unsuccessful outcomes in a competitive activity, such as sports, gambling, or business.

  1. Consecutive lossesB2informal

    A series of consecutive defeats or failures in a competition, game, or endeavor.

    ruСерия поражений

    • The team is on a five-game losing streak.
    • He tried to break his losing streak in poker.
    • After a long losing streak, the company finally turned a profit.
  2. Period of bad luckB2informal

    A prolonged period of failure or misfortune in any area of life.

    ruПолоса неудач

    • She's been on a losing streak with job interviews lately.
    • I can't seem to get out of this losing streak in my personal projects.
    • His losing streak in relationships made him cautious.