2 Metaphors for loser

The greatest loser in this war was France: she lost provinces and military prestige.

Aries d'Acugna, a Portuguese gentleman, went likewise to the Maranon, with ten ships, 900 men, and 130 horses, where he spent much, and did little to purpose; but the greatest loser in this expedition was John de Barros.

2 Metaphors for  loser