lose out
To be at a disadvantageTo be at a disadvantage.
» The lost boy held out until the rescue team came.
Der vermisste Junge hielt aus, bis das Rettungsteam kam. — Wolf
Der verirrte Junge hielt durch, bis die Rettungsmannschaft kam. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Потерявшийся мальчик держался, пока не прибыла бригада спасателей. — Hellerick
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2 sensesTo be at a disadvantage.
People who do not speak a second language find that they lose out when looking for a job.
I think you will lose out on the exchange rate if you move to dollars now.
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To be defeated (by).
I went for a job interview, but I lost out to a younger guy.
Examples
7 sentencesThe lost boy held out until the rescue team came.
ruПотерявшийся мальчик держался, пока не прибыла бригада спасателей. — Hellerick
deDer vermisste Junge hielt aus, bis das Rettungsteam kam. — Wolf
We lost out to our rival in price competition.
Some sectors will benefit from the agreement, whereas others will lose out.
Domestic students are undoubtedly losing out by not getting to know international students.
I bought it thinking it was cheap, but it was rotten, so I ended up losing out.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
loses out, losing out, lost out, lost outLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb