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to lose out
[phrase form: lose]
01
perder, quedar en desventaja ante
to be defeated or surpassed by someone or something else
Example
The company lost out on the contract because their bid was too high.
The local bookstore lost out on a significant portion of their customer base when a large chain store opened nearby.
The student lost out on the scholarship because she did n't meet the GPA requirements.
02
perder, quedar en desventaja
to be at a disadvantage
Example
Students who do n't have access to a good education lose out on opportunities in life.
Workers who do n't have the right skills lose out on good jobs.
People who do n't have access to healthcare lose out on the opportunity to live a healthy life.
Ejemplo
The company lost out on the contract because their bid was too high.
The local bookstore lost out on a significant portion of their customer base when a large chain store opened nearby.
The student lost out on the scholarship because she didn't meet the GPA requirements.
While the CEO gets a big bonus, it's the employees who lose out.
and we didn't want to lose out, so we put in an offer right away.
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