get two strikes against one

See: TWO STRIKES AGAINST.

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have two strikes against one

[have two strikes against one] or [have two strikes on one] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have things working against you; be hindered in several ways; be in a difficult situation; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[two strikes against one] {n. phr.} From baseball. Two opportunities wasted in some undertaking, so that only one chance is left. * /Poor John has two strikes against him when […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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