be someone's to lose: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  American EnglishBritish Englishinformal
  • To be in a favorable position such that one will win or succeed unless one makes mistakes or undermines oneself.

  Examples

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  • With the lead he has in the polls, the election is definitely his to lose.

    Con la ventaja que tiene en las encuestas, la elección es definitivamente suya para perder.

  • The project is ours to lose; if we keep up the pace, no one can beat us.

    El proyecto es nuestro para perderlo; si mantenemos el ritmo, nadie puede vencernos.

  • Even though the competition is tough, the team seemed to be theirs to lose after their strong start.

    Aunque la competencia es dura, el equipo parecía tener la victoria asegurada después de su fuerte comienzo.