Michigan in Action

out of the running

IdiomDefinition:Having no chance of winning or succeeding; eliminated from competition or consideration.Example:After losing three consecutive matches, they were practically out of the running for the title.Polish:bez szans na wygraną, poza wyścigiem Pronunciation: out uhv thuh ruh·ning

written off

Phrasal verb (past participle) / IdiomDefinition:Dismissed as unimportant or unlikely to succeed; considered finished or without hope.Example:The team had been written off by critics and fans alike after their disastrous start to the season.Polish:spisany na straty, skreślony Pronunciation: rit·uhn off

strength to strength

IdiomDefinition:Continuously improving or becoming more successful; progressing from one success to another.Example:After their initial victory, the team went from strength to strength, winning match after match.Polish:coraz lepiej, z sukcesu w sukces Pronunciation: strength tuh strength

accomplishment

NounDefinition:A notable achievement or success; something completed successfully, especially through skill or effort.Example:Winning the championship was a huge accomplishment for the underdog team and their dedicated manager.Polish:osiągnięcie, dokonanie, wyczyn Pronunciation: uh·kom·plish·muhnt

rock bottom

Noun phrase / IdiomDefinition:The lowest possible point or level; the point of greatest despair or failure.Example:The team hit rock bottom in 2014, finishing at the bottom of the league with their worst performance in years.Polish:dno, najniższy punkt Pronunciation: rok bot·uhm