lose out

English

Etymology

lose + out

Verb

lose out (third-person singular simple present loses out, present participle losing out, simple past and past participle lost out)

To 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.
(with 'to') To be defeated (by).
I went for a job interview, but I lost out to a younger guy.
- 2011 October 23, Becky Ashton, “QPR 1 - 0 Chelsea”, in BBC Sport‎:
  Chelsea had two players sent off and lost out to a Heidar Helguson penalty in a heated west London derby.

Usage notes

Often lose out to another person or group.
Often lose out on a specific benefit.

Anagrams

outsole

单词	lose out
释义	lose out English Etymology lose + out Verb lose out (third-person singular simple present loses out, present participle losing out, simple past and past participle lost out) To 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.* (with 'to') To be defeated (by). I went for a job interview, but I lost out* to a younger guy.* 2011 October 23, Becky Ashton, “QPR 1 - 0 Chelsea”, in BBC Sport‎: Chelsea had two players sent off and lost out to a Heidar Helguson penalty in a heated west London derby. Usage notes Often lose out to another person or group. Often lose out on a specific benefit. Anagrams outsole
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