gain ground

English

Etymology

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

Verb

gain ground

1. 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.

   Antonym: lose ground

Translations

Translations

• Dutch: terrein winnen
• Finnish: saada jalansijaa, vallata alaa, menestyä (fi)
• French: gagner du terrain (fr)
• German: please add this translation if you can
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• Greek: κερδίζω έδαφος (kerdízo édafos)
• Maori: āhukahuka, kāhukahuka
• Russian: please add this translation if you can