Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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to lose ground
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- to become less powerful
- to become less popular
- to lose foundation
- to be without a leader
Correct Option: B
to lose ground : to lose an advantage for yoursel; to become less popular
● Good restaurants are losing ground to less expensive, more informal places that have opened all around the city. The best option is to become less popular
