derrota certa
[deh-ROH-tah SER-tah]
noun phrasefemininepl: derrotas certas
certain defeat, sure defeat
1. A defeat that is inevitable or virtually guaranteed to occur; a situation where failure is assured
Going into that match without our best players was a certain defeat.
Entrar naquele jogo sem nossos melhores jogadores era uma derrota certa.
2. A losing proposition; an endeavor or situation with no reasonable chance of success
Trying to compete with that company was a certain defeat from the start.
Tentar competir com essa empresa era uma derrota certa desde o início.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian sports commentary, particularly in football (soccer) discussions, when analysts or fans believe a team has no realistic chance of winning. It reflects a fatalistic attitude toward inevitable outcomes and is frequently heard in casual conversations about competitive situations where one party is heavily disadvantaged.
NYC Slang
sure loss, guaranteed L, dead in the water
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