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Can’t win for losing

When you voluntarily lose (to make someone feel better, to end an argument), and then the situation gets even worse. So, what you thought you would gain by losing on purpose is lost anyway.

It’s a colloquial equivalent to paving the road to hell with good intentions.

(A lot of people writing their definitions for this are trying to make logic out of the phrasing but weren’t around when this phrase was more popular, leading to incorrect definitions.)
I let my spouse win the argument to calm down the situation, and now I’m getting criticized for not sticking up for myself. I can’t win for losing!
by Jemie Weino October 8, 2022
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Nah i'd win

bozo:Would you lose?
me:Nah i'd win
by NazaNaza_ April 4, 2024
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naw i'd win

A famous quote from the show jujitsu kaisen. It's a response to hen someone asks if you can beat your opponent.
Jim: hay do you think you can win against Greg?
Jake: naw i'd win
by Episodes 11 December 3, 2023
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For The Win+Win+Win

Rare situation where a seemingly no-win scenario is reframed, redefined and represented, usually through the adjustment of multiple rules sets, until a greater than believed solution appears whereby all parties experience a more than satisfactory outcome provided they can recognize it.
Person 1: I love two people lol my friend who’s always there for me and supports my dreams and the friend I’ve been with, lived with and paid the rent for. What do I do?
Person 2: Whoa - Two options the best and the scrub. Gnarly.
Person 1: yeah either way I’m toast.
Person 2:No way! Right now you’re toast. you carry the scrub. Scrub for the Win, and you Lose-Lose. No bueno. Trust me. Marry the best person you ever met and fuck the scrub For The Win+Win+Win. You know we wouldn’t be here if he didn’t want it, and he wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t right.
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nay myo win

Girl: omg he's such a chad and such a nay myo win !! <333
by asruby September 26, 2022
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WIN SOURCE ELECTRONICS

Obsoleted electronic components distributor - ERAI & ISO certificated, specializes in obsolete and hard-to-find electronic parts,also focuses on providing cost-effective alternative solutions of electronic parts. Online electronic store,offers online linecard, inventory and purchasing.
WIN SOURCE ELECTRONICS ,founded in 1999,is an ERAI & ISO certificated obsoleted electronic components distributor.
by HS666 March 26, 2018
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win machine

A character in a story, TV show, movie, etc. that only grows stronger as circumstances get harder so there is never any real chance of losing
The Hulk never loses, he is a win machine, he just gets stronger the angrier he gets until he wins.
by Mushroomtattoo May 29, 2018
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