gain ground

English

Etymology

Metaphor, suggesting e.g. military acquisition of territory.

Verb

gain ground

To make progress or obtain advantage.
No matter how hard I try, I don't seem to be gaining ground.

Team Red has gained ground on Team Blue since October.

Antonyms

lose ground

Translations

Translations

Dutch: please add this translation if you can
French: gagner du terrain (fr)
German: please add this translation if you can

Greek: κερδίζω έδαφος (kerdízo édafos)
Maori: āhukahuka, kāhukahuka
Russian: please add this translation if you can

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