go on a losing streak
To begin suffering a consecutive series of defeats, losses, or instances of ill fortune. The former champions have gone on an embarrassing losing streak this season, losing all 12 of their games. After going on a losing streak in the smartphone market for nearly 10 years, the tech giant finally found global success with its latest device. Yet another company that I invested in crashed and burned. I have gone on one heck of a losing streak ever since I started trading on the stock market.
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