Competition Idioms 1
a situation of fair competition
a level playing field
a change in the rules
move the goalposts
It's not a _____________any more. As a small, family-owned company, it's very difficult for us to compete with the big multinationals in terms of price.
level playing field
being in control
In the driving seat
staying focused
keep your eye on the ball
They are so far ahead of their competitors in terms of new products that it has become ........... ........... ........... ............ It will be years before their rivals catch up with them.
a one horse race
being at the same level as the competition
To ne neck and neck
being in fronl of the competition
ahead of the game
There's no point continuing with the project. It'll never work. We're ............ ............ ............. We need to look elsewhere if we're to fight off the competition.
flogging a dead horse
wasting your time on a hopeless
situation
flogging a dead horse
being the only competitor
a one-horse race
With our market dominance in Asia, we're in an extremely powerful position. We are really.................... .... ........
in the driving seat
an important company or person with a lot of power or influence?
a major player
being in a very bad situation
on the ropes
We have exactly the same market share as our nearest rival. According to independent research, we're also ............ ............in terms of sales so far this year as well.
neck and neck