better luck next time

• closeNearby or to shut
• almostShort of completely
• nearlyAlmost but incomplete
• missFail to reach
• consolationComfort during distress

encouragement · defeat · loss · try again · second chance · unlucky · so close · tough break · keep trying · brush off · shrug · disappointment · hopeful · retry · bounce back · chin up · persist · game over

• Braggingbrag, gloat, show off, flex, swagger
• sportsmanshipfairness, fair play, sportsmanship, respect, integrity
• sarcastic responsesyeah right, dream on, fat chance, sure thing, as if