die Wahlschlappe
Translation
electoral defeat, election setback, electoral rout
Examples
Die Partei erlitt eine herbe Wahlschlappe.
The party suffered a bitter electoral defeat.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer an electoral defeat ((eine)) Wahlschlappe erleiden The opposition party suffered a heavy electoral defeat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wahlniederlage, Debakel; Antonym: Wahlsieg
Etymology
Composed of 'Wahl' (election) and 'Schlappe' (defeat, slap). An electoral defeat feels like a slap in the face.
Memory Tips
Think of an election loss as a 'slap' ('Schlappe') to the party's ambitions.