to cut one's losses
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to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses
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Idiom
Informal
예시들
The business was struggling for years, and they finally decided to cut their losses and close it down.
He sold his stocks when he saw that their value was declining consistently, deciding to cut his losses rather than risk further depreciation.
