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to lose out
[phrase form: lose]
01
to be defeated or surpassed by someone or something else
Grammatical Information
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
losing out
Past simple
lost out
Past participle
lost out
Examples
The company lost out on the contract because their bid was too high.
02
to be at a disadvantage
Examples
Students who do n't have access to a good education lose out on opportunities in life.
