have two strikes against one
быть в трудной ситуации, иметь что-либо работающее против кого-либо
John has already had two strikes against him, and it will be very difficult for him to begin life anew.
Другие идиомы:
- have a chip on one's shoulder
- have an open mind about (something)
- have (something) in one's hands
- have nothing to do with (someone or something)
- have a soft spot in one's heart (for someone or something)
- have one's nose to the grindstone
- have ants in one's pants
- have a thing going with (someone)
- have (something) in store for (someone)
- have to (do something)
- have a stake in (something)
- have a weakness for (someone or something)
- have sticky fingers
- have an eye for (something)
- have a field day