be left at the post en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To be beaten from the beginning of a competition or race.
- (broadly, idiomatic) To be completely overwhelmed or dominated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| been left at the post | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| being left at the post | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| is left at the post | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| was left at the post | Tense=Past | lexicographic |