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Definition lose out in American English

lose out phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to not get a benefit that someone else is getting

Example

The proposal is likely to be opposed by the four countries which could lose out.

Example

If we don't act quickly, we'll lose out to another company.

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Definition lose out in American English