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snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

/snæt͡ʃ dɪˈfiːt fɹəm ðə d͡ʒɔːz ʌv ˈvɪk.tə.ɹi/

To lose unexpectedly after a strong position.

“The team snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.”
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Illustration of snatch defeat from the jaws of victory: To lose unexpectedly after a strong position.