Collocations for lose - verb
1. not keep
ADV.
financially
VERB + LOSE
be going to, be likely to, stand to
The company stands to lose financially if this deal falls through.
The company stands to lose financially if this deal falls through.
have nothing to
You have nothing to lose by telling the truth.
You have nothing to lose by telling the truth.
not want to | cannot/could not afford to
We cannot afford to lose any more senior members of staff.
We cannot afford to lose any more senior members of staff.
begin to
2. be defeated
VERB + LOSE
cannot/could not afford to
This is a game that Lazio cannot afford to lose.
This is a game that Lazio cannot afford to lose.
PREP.
against
We lost against Leeds.
We lost against Leeds.
by
We lost by five goals to two.
We lost by five goals to two.
to
The visiting side lost to the home team.
The visiting side lost to the home team.
PHRASES
win or lose
Win or lose, the important thing is to remain calm.
Win or lose, the important thing is to remain calm.
PHRASAL VERBS lose out
ADV.
financially
PREP.
on
Many of the canal children were constantly on the move, and lost out on regular schooling.
Many of the canal children were constantly on the move, and lost out on regular schooling.
to
Our firm lost out to a larger company that could offer a lower price.
Our firm lost out to a larger company that could offer a lower price.