Resulting in Failure

John's tendency to gossip is a chink in his armor - his otherwise professional reputation is marred by his inability to keep a secret.

The fugitive has been on the run for weeks, constantly changing locations to evade capture.

Maths has always been my Achilles heel.

By pushing his employees too hard, the manager killed the goose that lays the golden egg by causing high turnover and losing his most productive staff.

Rising interest rates were the final nail in the coffin for many overextended homeowners, pushing them into default and foreclosure.

She is getting on top of her workload by setting priorities and staying organized.

The athlete's performance in the last game was on shaky ground, and some are questioning whether they will continue to be an asset to the team.

The coach decided to knock the team's losing strategy on the head and implement a new game plan for the next match.

The company's marketing campaign started out strong, but it has been losing steam in recent weeks as interest from consumers has waned.

Being caught in a scandal can be the kiss of death for a public figure's reputation.

The athlete took a beating in the championship game, losing by a wide margin.