for the loss
Defeat takes it
For the loss signals failure, defeat, or a poor outcome—the opposite of "for the win." Originating in gaming culture, it marks something as a bad choice or losing move: Forgetting to save your work, for the loss.
Often abbreviated FTL in online contexts.
The phrase typically follows the disappointing element it describes.
- bad beatImprobable losing hand
- epic failSpectacular, embarrassing blunder
- defeatVictory over another
- failureLack of success
- downfallSudden loss of power
setback · tough break · hard luck · forfeiture · no dice · tough luck · struck out · game over · FTL · misfortune · collapse · down and out · regret · adversity · disadvantage · frustration · surrender · sadness
for the lossfor the win
Phrase before a decisive move
FTW · winning · victorious · clutch · winning move
for the lossfor the win
Phrase before a decisive move
FTW · clutch · match point · game-changer · comeback