lost ground

English

Noun

lost ground (uncountable)

1. A portion of a lead or advantage that has been subsequently lost.
   • 2025 February 10, Phil McNulty, “Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea”, in BBC Sport‎:

     Liverpool still have a game in hand but City have made up most of that lost ground and this was a resounding message that they will not be handing over the title.

Verb

lost ground

1. simple past and past participle of lose ground