Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blow-a-lead

verb

/bloʊ ə lid/

Definition

To lose a significant advantage or lead in a competition, especially in sports, after being in a favorable position.

Examples

The basketball team was ahead by 10 points but managed to blow-a-lead in the last quarter.
After blowing a lead in the final minutes of the game, the players were devastated.

Meaning

‘Blow-a-lead’ refers to a scenario where a team or individual fails to maintain their lead and ultimately loses the match or contest that they were once winning.