be left at the post

verb — 2 senses

be left at the post

verb
1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Idiomatic, Informal To be beaten from the beginning of a competition or race.

2

Broadly, Idiomatic To be completely overwhelmed or dominated.

Related terms
pip to the post

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