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Definition on a hiding to nothing in British English

on a hiding to nothing

phrase
1

in a situation where you will not gain very much if you succeed, but will lose a lot if you fail

Example

As overwhelming favourites, Manchester United are on a hiding to nothing.

Synonyms and related words
hopeless unworkable unpromising unpromising
Definition on a hiding to nothing in British English