Lose (one's) shirt In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lose (one's) shirt", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-11 04:10

Meaning of Lose (one's) shirt

Lose (one's) shirt American informal slang verb phrase

If one "loses his/her shirt", he/she loses a lot of or all of money as a result of a bad bet or investment.

Many investors have lost their shirts since the outbreak of Covid-19.

He lost his shirt when the company went bankrupt.

You can lose your shirts if you bet all your money on this horse.

Other phrases about:

to throw in the towel

 To quit; to give up, stop doing something because you know that you cannot succeed; admit defeat

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door
Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)
put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

a light purse makes a heavy heart

Feeling worried about finance.

Grammar and Usage of Lose (one's) shirt

Verb Forms

  • to lose (one's) shirt
  • losing (one's) shirt
  • lost (one's) shirt
  • loses (one's) shirt

The verb "lose" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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