on a losing wicket

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) in a no-win situation.

Japanese Meaning

絶体絶命の状況 / 勝ち目のない、追い詰められた立場

Despite his best efforts, the manager found himself on a losing wicket during the budget negotiations.

最善を尽くしたにもかかわらず、そのマネージャーは予算交渉で勝ち目のない状況に陥っていた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) in a no-win situation.

Recognize that we are on a losing wicket in Vietnam.