СЛУЧАЙНАЯ ФРАЗА. BACK THE WRONG HORSE 4️⃣1️⃣
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Сделать неправильный выбор; поставить не на ту лошадь {идиома}.
> To support a person or an effort that ultimately proves to be unsuccessful, problematic, troublesome, or incorrect. A reference to betting on horse races.
〰️ You really backed the wrong horse when you picked that swimmer to win the race — he didn't even get a medal!
〰️ Politicians who backed the wrong horse in the election are now trying to curry favor with the winning candidate — without much success.
〰️ Guys, do you even know the sexist history of the company you're so ardently defending? If you ask me, you're backing the wrong horse here.
➖ Bet on the wrong horse: a direct synonym with identical meaning.
➖ Misjudge the situation: emphasizes the aspect of error in judgment.
➖ Support a losing cause: highlights the aspect of backing an unsuccessful endeavor.
И ещё пару примеров от Reverso с переводом:
〰️ If you back the wrong horse, it can set you back financially for years.
Если сделать неправильный выбор, это может отбросить вас финансово на годы назад.
〰️ Don't back the wrong horse; consider all your options first.
Не ставьте на неудачника; сначала рассмотрите все свои варианты.
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