Tail between their legs

These quotes are taken from The Malaysian Insider:

“I am saddened by the fact that the Chinese community here have failed to fulfill their vows of support. They have failed to understand the concept of development that BN is trying to bring to the people of Permatang Pasir,” said Rohaizat.

I am saddened by the fact that Rohaizat was blind to his reputation having been shot to pieces and people just couldn't believe in Penang's Opposition any more. Concept of development? He meant UMNO style, of course!

BN deputy chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin also thought that, in terms of Malay support, their voting pattern remained the same but claimed the ruling coalition had made slight gains.

Made slight gains? There, what did I tell you? Not in exactly the same words but I'd like to interpret this as Muhyiddin claiming a moral victory whereas his party had actually lost at the ballot box. Geez, they don't learn well!