Pronounced lai·uhn it
Phrasal verb
A nod to the enduring legacy of the Detroit Lions.
1. to discover a new and impressive way to lose, even when victory seemed assured
2. the inability to hold onto the lead
3. to fail miserably
Phrasal verb
A nod to the enduring legacy of the Detroit Lions.
1. to discover a new and impressive way to lose, even when victory seemed assured
2. the inability to hold onto the lead
3. to fail miserably
Detroit looked great during the regular season but couldn't help but lion it when they got into the playoffs.
The number one Detroit Lions were highly favored against the sixth seeded Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Playoff round but they lioned it and lost by two touchdowns.
After a 17 point lead at halftime the Detroit Lions were minutes away from defeating the San Francisco 49ers and making their first Super Bowl appearance. However, the during the second half the Detroit lioned it in spectacular fashion with multiple failed fourth down conversions which effectively handed San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.
Detroit really lioned it in the 2008 season and did not win one game.
The number one Detroit Lions were highly favored against the sixth seeded Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Playoff round but they lioned it and lost by two touchdowns.
After a 17 point lead at halftime the Detroit Lions were minutes away from defeating the San Francisco 49ers and making their first Super Bowl appearance. However, the during the second half the Detroit lioned it in spectacular fashion with multiple failed fourth down conversions which effectively handed San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.
Detroit really lioned it in the 2008 season and did not win one game.
by Scotty Dee 2008 May 09, 2025
Pronounced lai·uhn it
Phrasal verb
A nod to the enduring legacy of the Detroit Lions.
1. the inability to hold onto the lead
2. to fail miserably
3. to discover a new and impressive way to lose, even when victory seemed assured
Phrasal verb
A nod to the enduring legacy of the Detroit Lions.
1. the inability to hold onto the lead
2. to fail miserably
3. to discover a new and impressive way to lose, even when victory seemed assured
Detroit looked great during the regular season but couldn't help but lion it when they got into the playoffs.
The number one Detroit Lions were highly favored against the sixth seeded Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Playoff round but they lioned it and lost by two touchdowns.
After a 17 point lead at halftime the Detroit Lions were minutes away from defeating the San Francisco 49ers and making their first Super Bowl appearance. However, the during the second half the Detroit lioned it in spectacular fashion with multiple failed fourth down conversions which effectively handed San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.
Detroit really lioned it in the 2008 season and did not win one game.
The number one Detroit Lions were highly favored against the sixth seeded Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Playoff round but they lioned it and lost by two touchdowns.
After a 17 point lead at halftime the Detroit Lions were minutes away from defeating the San Francisco 49ers and making their first Super Bowl appearance. However, the during the second half the Detroit lioned it in spectacular fashion with multiple failed fourth down conversions which effectively handed San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.
Detroit really lioned it in the 2008 season and did not win one game.
by Scotty Dee 2008 May 09, 2025