fight a losing battle
To continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win.
ADJ.
disappointing, right, terrible
It was a terrible losing streak that cost the team their playoff spot.
VERB + LOSING
am, bark, ended, horse, played, risk, stopped, view
I'm losing my patience with all these interruptions today.
LOSING + NOUN
breadwinner, confidence, day, i'll, job, life, money, myself
I'm terrified of losing my job in this economic downturn.
PREP.
in, in, on, on, out, out, up, with
I've been losing out on job opportunities because I didn't finish my degree.
ADV.
heavily, once
We were heavily losing ground to our competitors in the market last year.