lose (one's) spirit

To lose one's vigor, energy, hope, or resolve; to become resigned or complacent. The underdog team had a shot at winning the game early on, but they seem to have lost their spirit at this point. You've come so far with your law degree. Don't lose spirit now!

See also: lose, spirit

See also:

like a man/woman possessed
meet (one's) Waterloo
meet one's Waterloo
meet one's Waterloo, to
meet Waterloo
meet your Waterloo
have (something) in the bag
haydays
hey
be in (one's) heyday

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