Two strikes against one Meaning in English
expression
Definition
An expression meaning that someone already has two disadvantages or difficulties against them, making it harder to succeed.
Usage & Nuances
This idiom comes from baseball, where a batter gets three strikes before being out. Used for people at a disadvantage or who've already made two mistakes. Common in informal speech. Often used as 'I've got two strikes against me.'
Example Sentences
Because I was late and forgot my homework, I already have two strikes against me.
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If you fail this test, that's two strikes against you already.
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She started the race sick and undertrained — two strikes against her.
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It's hard to get this job with two strikes against you from the start.
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I feel like I have two strikes against me in this competition, but I'll try anyway.
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Between the lack of experience and no references, that's two strikes against him already.
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