lose ground to (someone or something)

To lose a previously held advantage or lead to someone, typically an opponent. His terrible performance in the debate caused him to lose ground to his opponent.

See also: ground, lose, to

See also:

give/lose ground
lose ground
lose face
lose face, to
lose it
lose it, to
lose (one's) head over (something)
lose your head
lose head
lose (one's) head

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