Best used in informal situations or among close acquaintances due to its negative tone.

Context Sensitive

Implies unfairness or lack of justification in the criticism.

Negative Nuance

Can sound hurtful; consider the listener's feelings when using this phrase.

Often used to describe a situation where one party is outperformed.

Frequently seen in sports commentary to discuss defeats.

It's a figurative phrase and doesn't involve physically doing anything.