A dead loss In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a dead loss", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-12-27 10:12

Meaning of A dead loss

A dead loss negative noun phrase

Used to indicate an unsuccessful person in a particular area.

He practices drawing every day so as not to become a dead loss at art.

Losing money in an investment can't make you a dead loss. It's just a lesson.

Used to describe a complete failure or loss.

He spent all his money buying those stocks and now he is depressed when they become a dead loss.

I'm devastated when hearing the owner of that company run away with my money. That means my investment turned out a dead loss.

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1. To die or pass away

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To lose the skill or advantage one used to have in the past

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Used to say one who finds something can keep it and does not need to give it back to the person who has lost it

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